Really sad they will go out of dusky langur. The species is of conservation concern in the wild and it is important to have 2 active ex situ conservation breeding programs (Europe and S.E. Asia under SEAZA)! I would hope they ship out the female Darci to a breeding group and put more effort into sending her elsewhere where she may breed and contribute to the next generation!
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It is also a shame because Twycross have been associated with this species for a very long time. In Twycross' early days they were the first to import them to the UK and exhibit them, I had never seen them before.
Went to Twycross recently and was told in the talk they have 10 chimps, we couldn’t think of the 10th chimp but looking back on here there were 10 before Peter moved.
I seem to remember they had even more than that in the distant past too. The deaths have been for a variety of reasons. Some of those chimps that died were very old, like the chocolate female Coco(58) one of the most recent deaths. Two died in a tragic heating accident. At least one died from the a heart attack(?) during the process of mixing them all together. That process may have accounted for other deaths too as not all have been made very public I don't think.
Twycross are certainly in a better place with this single group, living in proper modern housing, even if it is the lowest number they have( probably) ever held since the earliest days. But with mainly middle-aged and older hybrids, they need a fresh infusion of some younger females if it is to prosper in the future.
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Ah yes he went off to Blair Drummond didn't he.
I've figured that 6 chimps have died since 2020
Rosie - died April 2020
Tojo - died May 2020
William - died July 2023
Genet - died August 2023
Coco - died November 2023
Holly - died November 2023
Maybe more have died as its pointed out on here that Twycross no longer announce animal deaths(or chimp deaths anyhow)
I don’t think anyone else has died. We counted 9 which matches the list earlier in the thread minus Peter.
Pandaboi
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The Gorillas climbing structure has been cleared. They are currently in the process of building the troop a new climbing structure for them.
The new structure will be much larger than the previous one. I also understand that new planting and other “exciting” features will be added to the indoor and outdoor space.
The new structure will be much larger than the previous one. I also understand that new planting and other “exciting” features will be added to the indoor and outdoor space.
Was at Twycross today and saw the building work on the new gorilla outside climbing structure mentioned previously. Some work being done on some of the smaller primate enclosures leading to the gibbons. Basuki the Orangutan has now been separated from his parents and the lady giving the talk said he was at the age where he would go his own way in the wild.
Do you have any more information on this? Was he separated because he was being kicked out by Dad, or did the keepers decide to separate preemptively? How is he separated, does he still get to share the full enclosure etc?
Fairly regular procedure to separate offspring from the main exhibit in preparation for the breeding pair to be allowed another attempt at mating / breeding for the preservation of the species.
Some points discussed here on this page recently:
I) I am quite happy with the latest works at the gorilla exhibit and new climbing frame. It is helpful and essential for animal welfare and wellbeing of the gorilla troupe at TWZ.
II) Secondly, I guess that the number of chimpanzees has significantly reduced to only 9 individuals is an opportunity to slowly move towards a change of dynamic from many chimps to a dedicated breeding program with West African verus (allthough for this to happen they need new immigrants from outside TWZ).
Rajang-GOAT
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Have his parents (Maliku and Batu) been living in the same space already for a while since Basuki has been at an age where he is more capable? I assume they weren't when Kibiriah was still around, but I visited a year and a half ago and I'm not sure all 3 were together then, Batu certainly wasn't interacting with the other 2, at least when they were indoors. It would be interesting if the family have been kept together longer term, and this could indeed resume the pattern of Maliku having a baby every 7 years since 2004.
Pandaboi
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From my knowledge the long term plan for the troop is to bring in females (p.t verus) within the next few years. This depends on the troops dynamics and numbers. It is intended for Kibali to be the breeding and dominant male. I was told females were identified a few months ago but I’m not sure if that’s been paused while they focus on the NSCC and Bonobos, they have been given permission / the green light to breed the bonobos again.
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Pandaboi
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A few more primates have occurred:
The Pygmy Marmoset’s and Red Titi Monkey family have moved into the former Howler Monkey and De Brazza’s Monkey enclosure near Gibbon Forest taking up the first “row” of enclosures. The Marmosets and Titi Monkeys look lost in the outdoor enclosure how big it is for them.
Next door to them is ‘Rufus’ the Mongoose Lemur - the zoo plans on getting a female companion for him.
Refurbishing one of the two sides in the enclosure the Francois Langurs used to live in. Currently a pair of Howler Monkeys live in one of the sides.
More moves are to take place once the other enclosures have been refurbished.
The Pygmy Marmoset’s and Red Titi Monkey family have moved into the former Howler Monkey and De Brazza’s Monkey enclosure near Gibbon Forest taking up the first “row” of enclosures. The Marmosets and Titi Monkeys look lost in the outdoor enclosure how big it is for them.
Next door to them is ‘Rufus’ the Mongoose Lemur - the zoo plans on getting a female companion for him.
Refurbishing one of the two sides in the enclosure the Francois Langurs used to live in. Currently a pair of Howler Monkeys live in one of the sides.
More moves are to take place once the other enclosures have been refurbished.
Where are the debrazzas and howler monkeys now?
Pandaboi
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1.1 De Brazza’s (mother and son duo) left for Telford Hoo Zoo iirc? And the Howlers were just moved across the path to the former Francois Langur enclosure.
There are still 1.3 De Brazza’s Monkeys in the enclosure nearest the Orangutans and Meerkats.
Nile Hippo Expert
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3 Mongoose lemurs have arrived at the zoo!
Zoo welcomes arrival of world’s most critically endangered lemur
Zoo welcomes arrival of world’s most critically endangered lemur
Pandaboi
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The enclosure they have been moved into is really good imo. The indoor space is small but the outdoors is a huge upgrade from what the male ‘Rufus’ lived in before he was moved into this new space. Before the other two arrived the male lived BTS.