North American Eastern Black Rhino Population

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Komati is either going to Miami or a private facility in Florida
 
PSO said:
Komati is either going to Miami or a private facility in Florida
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I actually think Komati might have gone to Busch Gardens Tampa, because Tucker died sometime in the past year, leaving Jody alone. Jody is too old to breed (she is thirty-four years old), but getting her a replacement companion is just fine.
 
PSO said:
Komati is either going to Miami or a private facility in Florida
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Nile Hippo Expert said:
I actually think Komati might have gone to Busch Gardens Tampa, because Tucker died sometime in the past year, leaving Jody alone. Jody is too old to breed (she is thirty-four years old), but getting her a replacement companion is just fine.
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She was transferred to Disney's Animal Kingdom.
 
Nile Hippo Expert said:
I actually think Komati might have gone to Busch Gardens Tampa, because Tucker died sometime in the past year, leaving Jody alone. Jody is too old to breed (she is thirty-four years old), but getting her a replacement companion is just fine.
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Source? @PSO confirmed earlier this year that Tucker is still at Busch Gardens but is being held bts.
 
IndianRhino said:
Source? @PSO confirmed earlier this year that Tucker is still at Busch Gardens but is being held bts.
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Thanks for letting me know what actually happened to Tucker. Being thirty years old is quite old for an Eastern Black Rhinoceros, so I wouldn't be surprised if the reason for having Tucker off public view is something to do with his age.
 
Lincoln Park - 1.0 Romeo will be transferred to another zoo within the next couple weeks.

Lincoln Park Zoo on Instagram: "Today is #WorldRhinoDay! Eastern black rhinos were nearly driven to extinction in the 1990s, when their population dropped to 2,000 individuals as a result of habitat destruction and poaching, but they are on the rise thanks to conservation efforts. Lincoln Park Zoo scientists have assisted in eastern black rhino recovery through non-invasive field techniques, monitoring the animals’ health, which have been used in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park. Another way AZA-accredited institutions are helping save this species is by managing healthy zoo populations through Species Survival Plans. 4 year old Romeo has received a Species Survival Plan recommendation to transferring to another AZA-accredited institution in the coming weeks. We hope you’ll come visit to and say goodbye to this very special rhino! Romeo is loved by all, from staff to visitors. While he will be missed here at Lincoln Park Zoo, his transfer will help save the critically endangered eastern black rhino!"
 
IndianRhino said:
Lincoln Park - 1.0 Romeo will be transferred to another zoo within the next couple weeks.

Lincoln Park Zoo on Instagram: "Today is #WorldRhinoDay! Eastern black rhinos were nearly driven to extinction in the 1990s, when their population dropped to 2,000 individuals as a result of habitat destruction and poaching, but they are on the rise thanks to conservation efforts. Lincoln Park Zoo scientists have assisted in eastern black rhino recovery through non-invasive field techniques, monitoring the animals’ health, which have been used in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park. Another way AZA-accredited institutions are helping save this species is by managing healthy zoo populations through Species Survival Plans. 4 year old Romeo has received a Species Survival Plan recommendation to transferring to another AZA-accredited institution in the coming weeks. We hope you’ll come visit to and say goodbye to this very special rhino! Romeo is loved by all, from staff to visitors. While he will be missed here at Lincoln Park Zoo, his transfer will help save the critically endangered eastern black rhino!"
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I wouldn't doubt that they might move him to the local Brookfield Zoo as a companion for Layla, who lost her mate Nakili in May.
 
IndianRhino said:
Lincoln Park - 1.0 Romeo will be transferred to another zoo within the next couple weeks.

Lincoln Park Zoo on Instagram: "Today is #WorldRhinoDay! Eastern black rhinos were nearly driven to extinction in the 1990s, when their population dropped to 2,000 individuals as a result of habitat destruction and poaching, but they are on the rise thanks to conservation efforts. Lincoln Park Zoo scientists have assisted in eastern black rhino recovery through non-invasive field techniques, monitoring the animals’ health, which have been used in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park. Another way AZA-accredited institutions are helping save this species is by managing healthy zoo populations through Species Survival Plans. 4 year old Romeo has received a Species Survival Plan recommendation to transferring to another AZA-accredited institution in the coming weeks. We hope you’ll come visit to and say goodbye to this very special rhino! Romeo is loved by all, from staff to visitors. While he will be missed here at Lincoln Park Zoo, his transfer will help save the critically endangered eastern black rhino!"
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Per updated signage at the exhibit, Romeo has been moved to the Buffalo Zoo. Lulu from the Buffalo Zoo has been moved to an unknown zoo.
 
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