North American Pygmy Hippo Population

I have determined that the female that is due to arrive at the John Ball Zoo is coming from Canada, so she is likely Penelope.
 
wild boar said:
I have determined that the female that is due to arrive at the John Ball Zoo is coming from Canada, so she is likely Penelope.
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As @TinoPup has stated how have you determined this? It would be best if you included a link to the source to prove this information.
Nonetheless, Penelope is a realistic option to move to JBZ, as it would not only give Jahari a mate, but also allow her parents (Harvey & Kindia) to breed again.
 
TinoPup said:
You determined this how?
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I apologize for the blunder. There are a few articles out there that state a female is coming from Canada, but didn't directly state its Penelope who's moving. I guess @IndianRhino found one that did.
Nile Hippo Expert said:
As @TinoPup has stated how have you determined this? It would be best if you included a link to the source to prove this information.
Nonetheless, Penelope is a realistic option to move to JBZ, as it would not only give Jahari a mate, but also allow her parents (Harvey & Kindia) to breed again.
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Members should not try moderate the forums when they themselves frequently (probably a dozen times in the past month) require regulation.
 
wild boar said:
I apologize for the blunder. There are a few articles out there that state a female is coming from Canada, but didn't directly state its Penelope who's moving. I guess @IndianRhino found one that did.

Members should not try moderate the forums when they themselves frequently (probably a dozen times in the past month) require regulation.
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So you didn't "determine it", you read an article that told you.
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
I wonder why they moved Betty at 46. That would make her the oldest of her species in North America, and maybe the world.
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She just celebrated her 50th birthday at the Fund for Animals sanctuary. So, it was not too her detriment. Generally though, I would agree ..., it seems it was space issues (and the original transfer was 22 years ago ...).

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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=673968218197817

Horrible stupidity level music (extreme health warning)!
 
TZFan said:
Penelope's move being cancelled due to Silas's death does raise questions about the death. Toronto was on the verge of transferring her. The last guaranteed day to to see her was at the start of the month. They had to be super close. And its not like she cannot breed with literally any male in the US so you would think getting her down there would be more important than knowing who she will breed with. Houston wanted a breeding pair and without Silas its not like they were suddenly short on space. Makes one wonder if Silas died of something that might be passed to Penelope if she had to be held in the same space too soon. Really is a shame because not only will it prevent Toronto from breeding but it also means they are right back at the start and will have to do all the paperwork, health checks, and transport arrangements again. She's going nowhere at this point until spring at the earliest.
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F Penelope has arrived at John Ball Zoo on June 20th, 2023 at the recommendation of the SSP Pygmy Hippo. The JBZoo in Grand Rapids already had Jahari (Johari) originally, who came in March 2023 from Pittsburgh Zoo.

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