Mammals and birds regular in zoos but still difficult to breed

[GiratinaIsGod]

Are tenrec hard to breed? i think streaked tenrec have issue with breeding in captivity but im not sure do the more common hedgehog tenrec have the same problem

from what I know about common hedgehog tenrecs, they really breed good in captivity. They are even now breed for the pet trade

 

[Batto]

Do you mean Emperor Penguins? King Penguins have been bred regularly and in quantity for at least decades.

Not in all countries; the European zoo population has been dwindling for years. Number of deaths > offspring

 

[DesertRhino150]

Although there are 44 great hornbills kept at 15 zoos in the EAZA, only one zoo in the entire region (Zlin) is currently breeding them.

 

[Great Argus]

Although there are 44 great hornbills kept at 15 zoos in the EAZA, only one zoo in the entire region (Zlin) is currently breeding them.

Still better than over here... 18 birds and the youngest one is 10 years old... Major pity as they are a splendid species.

 

[Jurek7]

Great hornbill used to be a common zoo animal few decades ago, it is sad to see it dying out, especially as it became vulnerable species on the IUCN red list.

One problem can be lack of truly big aviaries. Also, I feel that nest boxes for hornbills need more careful design, perhaps 3 or 4 boxes need to be offered for one pair. Is temperature and humidity and noise inside easily controlled?

 

[Haliaeetus]

Great hornbill used to be a common zoo animal few decades ago, it is sad to see it dying out, especially as it became vulnerable species on the IUCN red list.

One problem can be lack of truly big aviaries. Also, I feel that nest boxes for hornbills need more careful design, perhaps 3 or 4 boxes need to be offered for one pair. Is temperature and humidity and noise inside easily controlled?

Do you know if European private holders breed the Great Hornbill ?

 

[Great Argus]

One problem can be lack of truly big aviaries. Also, I feel that nest boxes for hornbills need more careful design, perhaps 3 or 4 boxes need to be offered for one pair. Is temperature and humidity and noise inside easily controlled?

I believe the main problem is getting a compatible pair actually interested in breeding.

 

[15399]

I believe the main problem is getting a compatible pair actually interested in breeding.

This seems to be a relatively common problem in captive populations of birds in which mate choice is a major part of wild social behavior. Great hornbills have been known to have group courtship displays, so it doesn't surprise me they'd fall into this category of birds in which breeding is a challenge. In recent years, some progress has been made towards getting better breeding results in some species that fit in this category (birds of paradise, andean cock-of-the-rock, etc.) but collectively this still appears to be a type of behavior hindering captive breeding efforts, especially when zoos wish to predetermine mate choice (i.e. for genetic purposes).