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Loxodonta Cobra said:
Katsu, the zoos last remaining dhole was euthanized at the age of 15 after a decline due to severe pancreatitis. I had no idea that the zoo was almost out of dholes; does anyone know what the sudden decrease was due to or/and if they plan on getting the species again?

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Unfortunately, I don't think there will be more dholes in Miami, as they are a phase out species in the US.
 
Yikes, I too was unaware the zoo was down to a single Dhole. I could of sworn I saw 3 or 4 on a visit a year ago. A few weeks ago there was only one I saw but I also assumed the others were hiding or not on exhibit. This is really sad news :(

This loss is another blow to Miami's collection which to me has sadly been really declining in only the last year or so and will just continue as the last Gaur and other rarities die out.
 
I agree, this was quite the loss comparable to the equally unfortunate passing of Dalip; and it hurts even more to me personally, since he so happened to be the most active dhole that I saw during my one visit (soon to be two).

But otherwise, I am now curious as to what kind of animal will eventually move into the former dhole exhibit, since there is only a certain number of animals that are feasible enough as a suitable replacement.
 
Austin the Sengi said:
I agree, this was quite the loss comparable to the equally unfortunate passing of Dalip; and it hurts even more to me personally, since he so happened to be the most active dhole that I saw during my one visit (soon to be two).

But otherwise, I am now curious as to what kind of animal will eventually move into the former dhole exhibit, since there is only a certain number of animals that are feasible enough as a suitable replacement.
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The entire breeding group was highly related to one another across US zoos.The transfer of 0.5 dholes from San Diego Zoo sort of has put paid to dholes in future in US AZA accredited zoos.
 
Its not too difficult to bring CITES appendix 2 animals into the States if anyone can be bothered to do it...I know someone with a private collection that has just done exactly that. If they`re a phase out species,okay - but you never know,some collections do go their own way from time to time.
 
Tim Brown said:
Its not too difficult to bring CITES appendix 2 animals into the States if anyone can be bothered to do it...I know someone with a private collection that has just done exactly that. If they`re a phase out species,okay - but you never know,some collections do go their own way from time to time.
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@Tim, I do know the private sector is more flexible and at times more forward thinking.

I would say Appendix I species is more difficult to process and I seem to remember that for example importing Artiodactyla (antelope, giraffe ...) is something of a nightmare with USFWS and the Department of the Interior/Agriculture.
 
Tim Brown said:
Its not too difficult to bring CITES appendix 2 animals into the States if anyone can be bothered to do it...I know someone with a private collection that has just done exactly that. If they`re a phase out species,okay - but you never know,some collections do go their own way from time to time.
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In addition to CITES US zoos also have to deal with the Endangered Species Act and the Lacey Act, the latter being dealt with because the US government thinks dholes are a potentially invasive species.
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
The entire breeding group was highly related to one another across US zoos.The transfer of 0.5 dholes from San Diego Zoo sort of has put paid to dholes in future in US AZA accredited zoos.
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Their ancestors were Toronto Zoo pack. All related, you could see the 5 dholes from San Diego. So almost all dholes in the US are the ancestors of Toronto zoo. Here is the family tree by TZFan. Family Trees of Toronto Zoo Animals [Toronto Zoo]

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Zoo adventures said:
Their ancestors were Toronto Zoo pack. All related, you could see the 5 dholes from San Diego. So almost all dholes in the US are the ancestors of Toronto zoo. Here is the family tree by TZFan. Family Trees of Toronto Zoo Animals [Toronto Zoo]

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Founders of the US population are the Howletts born male John and the 2 Twycross Zoo females imported (with one female producing the majority of cubs). Another female born at Assiniboine Zoo, Winnipeg never seems to have reproduced. So, a very small founder base.
Source: @TZFan.
 
I recently visited Zoo Miami for the second time ever, and as for what changed between then and my first ever visit; listed below are the most notable of my recent observations:

Since the passing of Katsu, the dhole enclosure has since been empty, and a large sign that describes their absence was also present.

The former black-necked stork exhibit now contains black-crowned cranes, which were previously mixed with the zoo’s okapis.

From a brief glimpse, the new ambassador enclosures near the amphitheater appear to be coming along quite nicely, even though I didn’t have time to photograph the current progress.

To the disappointment of zoo enthusiasts like myself, the Wings of Asia aviary is still closed for what I assume are interior renovations / the new kiwi exhibit.

On a more positive note, I did manage to see and photograph many of the zoo’s babies. With the biggest exception being the giant eland calves, which were nowhere to be found while I was there.


I have also uploaded nearly 30 images into the gallery, for which a few of them depict the listed changes and animal highlights.
 
King of Komodo Dragons said:
Has anyone been to the zoo recently to see if Wings of Asia is back open? I was curious as on the website it no longer says wings of asia is closed.
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The zoo announced that Wings of Asia is now open again! It seems that the Kiwi habitat still isn't finished as you have to enter through a temperature entrance infront of the Malayan Tapir.

Wings of Asia Aviary Has Re-Opened! | This is not a drill - Wings of Asia Aviary has re-opened! Fly on by and get re-acquainted with more than 400 (around 85 species) exotic, beautiful,... | By Zoo MiamiFacebook
 
Loxodonta Cobra said:
Katsu, the zoos last remaining dhole was euthanized at the age of 15 after a decline due to severe pancreatitis. I had no idea that the zoo was almost out of dholes; does anyone know what the sudden decrease was due to or/and if they plan on getting the species again?

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Wow and here I was thinking they were just off exhibit... this is very disappointing.
Does anyone know whats the status on the Hyena's and the Asian Riverlife Exhibit?
I hope the Hyena's aren't in the same situation as the Dholes.
Also the Asian Riverlife Exhibit has been closed off with natural materials like rocks and leaf piles
I hope this doesnt mean they will decommission it
 
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