Yes. The EEP is now managing the US bonobo population as well as the European one. It's really not a new phenomena for US Zoos to work with an EEP, and the opposite also isn't unheard of.
North American Bonobo Population
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Aardwolf
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Also worth pointing out, just because a species no longer meets the new criteria for an SSP as set forth by AZA, it doesn’t mean it still isn’t going to be managed. There are many pathways for continuing to manage a species, whether jointly with another association, on a provisional level, or as a consortium within AZA.
Yes. That is why I said they joined.
I wouldn't be surprised if there is some sort of manager for the U.S. population. I'm suspecting it is more of just an official title for the program rather than changing how it is operated.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "It's a boy! Faith, an 18-year-old bonobo at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, recently welcomed a new addition, surrounded by her companions Susie, Donnie, Kibibi, and Bertie. Faith’s care team continues to provide her with the choice about who’s in her group as she cares for her newborn, and Faith is doing a great job welcoming the curiosity of her fellow group members while also setting boundaries. The care team reports that baby is doing well and appears to be strong. Conserving the endangered bonobo population is a globally-managed effort. The Columbus Zoo is dedicated to helping to save this species and is one of only eight facilities in the United States that currently house bonobos. The arrival of this newborn is very significant, especially as the baby is the first bonobo born in the United States in three years and the first bonobo born at the Columbus Zoo since 2016. Throughout Faith's pregnancy, our Animal Care and Animal Health teams have worked around the clock to ensure her health and wellbeing, and we want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication. While the bonobos at the Columbus Zoo remain behind the scenes as their new, state-of-the-art indoor habitat is being constructed, we will continue to provide updates on social media to keep you engaged and informed. Please help us welcome the newest bundle of joy at the Columbus Zoo!"
Faith has given birth to a male at Columbus. I believe the father was intended to be Gander. The post states that her companions are Susie, Donnie, Kibibi, and Bertie.
Faith has given birth to a male at Columbus. I believe the father was intended to be Gander. The post states that her companions are Susie, Donnie, Kibibi, and Bertie.
It all depends on if they can find another holder or two. The current zoos are all basically at capacity for bonobos, so breeding can't really happen unless the zoos get their space issues alleviated. If only a chimpanzee holder or two were willing to make the switch to bonobos.
I wonder if it'll be Milwaukee, as one of the females they got in Columbus-Milwaukee exchange was supposed to be paired with Katu. I guess it'll depend on space!
I'm curious to see what the behind-the-scenes areas for Milwaukee's bonobos look like.
Nile Hippo Expert
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Very sad news - 3 year old Amali has passed away at the Cincinnati Zoo. 
We are devastated to... - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
We are devastated to... - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Very sad news - 3 year old Amali has passed away at the Cincinnati Zoo.
We are devastated to... - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Devastating news. We just celebrated a new birth, now this.
Nile Hippo Expert
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She was THE last bonobo born in North America before Columbus's recent baby.Devastating news. We just celebrated a new birth, now this.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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A questionable name for sure. I think it could've been interesting to name him after some of the major people trying to help with the major issues currently happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nile Hippo Expert
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He was officially named Bob after the father and grandfather of the zoo's Congo Expedition region curator, Audra Meinelt as a way to thank her for her contributions.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Instagram: "The newest bonobo at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has a name! Meet Bob. The Zoo recently surprised our Congo Expedition region curator, Audra Meinelt, by naming the baby Bob to honor her father and grandfather. It’s a way to say thank you…Audra’s work in conservation is significant, where she focuses her passion and expertise on the wellbeing of great apes, including bonobos, who are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. While the bonobos at the Columbus Zoo remain behind the scenes as their new, state-of-the-art indoor habitat is being constructed, we will continue to provide updates on social media. In the meantime, enjoy this picture of Bob being cuddled by his mother, Faith!"
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Have to say I'm not a fan of the name either. I can understand the significance behind it, but it's unfortunately a very, VERY basic and uncreative name in itself.
I guess "Bob the Bonobo" has a cute ring to it
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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This link was already shared earlier and the significance of the name was shared in my initial announcement, no need to repeat it
Fort Worth’s ZIMS is incredibly out of date - they didn’t have it until just over a year or so ago. ZIMS requires any new institution registering with it to upload an animal inventory, and it seems Fort Worth have added an older inventory in order to register. There are still 5.5 there
Who are the 5.5 currently there? I have 4.4 on my own document currently.
This is who I currently have:
1.0, Kevin - Kakowet x Linda
1.0, Victor - Vernon x Loretta
0.1, Lucy I - Vernon x Lisa
0.1, Malela - Akili x Connie-Lenore
0.1, Johari* - Maiko x Kuni
1.0, Andy - Toby x Lucy I
1.0, Kabili - Kevin x Lucy I
I have these three listed underneath, so maybe they were going to be transferred there and I didn't mark it down?
1.0, Makola - Kevin x Malela
0.1, Asali - Andy x Mchumba
0.1, Mchumba - Maiko x Lolita