Don't shout so early ..., where is the proof that her father was / is a purebred? Who from the breeding program or zoo confirmed that Alice is a pure-bred verus (no one has publicly or professionally done so as yet).
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Alice's father was wild born Boris, so we know he is a purebred male. On the other hand, her mother (Florin) was captive born at Colwyn Bay. Florin's father (Joey) was wildborn too but her mother's origins are relatively unknown - all that's referenced in the records is she was supposedly born in 1965 at Welinboro.
Sorry, I was tired at this point: The issue is the dam Florin at Colwyn Bay, she is a known hybrid.
According to @Babyrousa in the Dublin thread, it seems that Asian elephant bull Aung Bo will be leaving Chester for Dublin in the Spring.
If this goes to plan I assume we may see a new bull elephant at Chester by the end of the year? It will be sad to see Aung Bo go but he has definitely left an impact at Chester.
If this goes to plan I assume we may see a new bull elephant at Chester by the end of the year? It will be sad to see Aung Bo go but he has definitely left an impact at Chester.
Baringogiraffe12
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Martha the Bornean orangutan has passed away: Bornean orangutan, Martha | Chester Zoo
Hiw sad but what an amazing age, Chester should be so proud of themselves for giving her such an amazing quality of life over the years
According to @Babyrousa in the Dublin thread, it seems that Asian elephant bull Aung Bo will be leaving Chester for Dublin in the Spring.
If this goes to plan I assume we may see a new bull elephant at Chester by the end of the year? It will be sad to see Aung Bo go but he has definitely left an impact at Chester.
Hopefully Sundara is already pregnant but it'll be nice to see a new bull arrive. Fingers crossed everything works out
I remember Martha when she first arrived with a male partner Kimbu. They lived in the old Monkey House at first. Barbara Harrison donated several young orangutans to UK zoos, including Edinburgh and later, Bristol. Also to places like Hamburg in Germany. This was in the days before there was any rehabilitation process for babies that came in to human care, which I believe she was later also involved with setting up.
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Baringogiraffe12
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Iblis is sixteen, he was born in 2007 so turns seventeen in September.
Ahh I see thanks,
A good age for a lion.
Former prasinus enclosure by the RORA entrance.
Moorhunhe
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Sorry, going through pictures now, and it were Spectacled or Wood owls according to the pictures from last July, next to the Cheetah.
A very nice addition to the collection, and a good place to put it!
Piece of January 2024 News Not Mentioned:
On January 18th, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Sulawesi babirusa to the ZSL London Zoo in London*.
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On February 6th, the zoo officially announced the chimpanzee's birth, and was officially sexed as (1.0).
Rare Western Chimpanzee Born at Chester Zoo | BIG NEWS... RARE CHIMPANZEE BORN! Welcome to the world, little one | By Chester Zoo | Facebook
ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF A RARE BABY CHIMPANZEE! | Chester Zoo
*Information provided by @LucasRyan in the ZSL London Zoo News 2024 thread (Page 1 post #15).
On January 18th, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Sulawesi babirusa to the ZSL London Zoo in London*.
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Alice the chimpanzee had a new baby on 28th December making little Annie a big sister
On February 6th, the zoo officially announced the chimpanzee's birth, and was officially sexed as (1.0).
Rare Western Chimpanzee Born at Chester Zoo | BIG NEWS... RARE CHIMPANZEE BORN! Welcome to the world, little one | By Chester Zoo | Facebook
ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF A RARE BABY CHIMPANZEE! | Chester Zoo
*Information provided by @LucasRyan in the ZSL London Zoo News 2024 thread (Page 1 post #15).