North American Population Lists

I am thinking about making a North American list about Japanese serow deer. I do not know if the population is too small to make one? I know in Canada, Zoo Granby, Calgary Zoo and Assiniboine Park Zoo have them.
I might start a new thread for the population of otters in the US

Just so everyone is clear on this, a population list is very hard to make and it is incredible that we even have people who create them in the first place. I once spent a whole month trying to create a population thread for Nile Hippos in Europe without even getting close to finishing because it was simply too hard to get the exact information about every animal at every single zoo in Europe, particularly the zoos that don’t give information on their animals.
 
I am thinking about making a North American list about Japanese serow deer. I do not know if the population is too small to make one? I know in Canada, Zoo Granby, Calgary Zoo and Assiniboine Park Zoo have them.

Just so everyone is clear on this, a population list is very hard to make and it is incredible that we even have people who create them in the first place. I once spent a whole month trying to create a population thread for Nile Hippos in Europe without even getting close to finishing because it was simply too hard to get the exact information about every animal at every single zoo in Europe, particularly the zoos that don’t give information on their animals.
Because the population is so small, I would actually say it is worth a shot. Some zoos have policies that allow their staff to share a lot about their animals and the genetic line they've maintained. Two facilities have even sent me information about all of the animals of a particular species they've ever held, and where they all originally came from. However, that is not to say that compiling all of the necessary information won't be very difficult, or that you will be successful.
 
Just so everyone is clear on this, a population list is very hard to make and it is incredible that we even have people who create them in the first place. I once spent a whole month trying to create a population thread for Nile Hippos in Europe without even getting close to finishing because it was simply too hard to get the exact information about every animal at every single zoo in Europe, particularly the zoos that don’t give information on their animals.
After working for a month on the Japanese serow list. I finished my list. I am unsure if Roosevelt zoo still keeps them. It was quite easy to make this list since Zoo Granby is my home zoo and I saved up things about them. I am thinking about making another smaller list. I find it quite fun to search things and learn at the same time. I will not be making a thread since it is a small population and the thread will just die.

Total facilities with Japanese serow 3: 1 in the United States and 2 in Canada
Total individuals(Canada for the moment): 3.1.1 individuals

Canada

Zoo Granby: 2.1.1 individuals
1.0 Shimo- July 21, 2018- (Flash x Yuki(From Calgary)
0.1 Lily- May 10, 2013- (Unknown x Unknown) San Diego Zoo
0.0.1 Unnamed- May 25, 2021(Yuki(From Granby) x Lily)
1.0 Yuki- (Unknown x Unknown) Arrived at Granby in 2018

Calgary Zoo: 1.0 individuals
1.0 Flash -June 1st, 2016
0.1 Yuki -May 31, 2015, passed away on June 11, 2024

United States
Roosevelt Park Zoo: Unsure
 
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I decided to give it a shot for the Asiatic black bear. Here is my list for the moment, I am still going through the holders. Interesting that Tenzing was mother to Omai, Ginseng, Thai and Chai. Omai and Ginseng was the parents of Ramai, so inbreeding is likely in this population. I think it will be the same case for the Japanese serow, since it is a small and not active population, I do not think I will be making a thread.
North American Asian Black bear population list

Canada: 1 holder
Zoo Granby: 1.1 individuals
0.1 Canelle(Cinnamon) Arrived from Pairi Daiza in 2021(Already gave birth to two in Pairi Daiza)(around 16 years old)
1.0 Phong Arrived in 2019(Around 8 years old)

United States of America: 5 holder for the moment
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: 0.1 individual
0.1 Beezler 20-01-1993
Jackson Zoo: 1.0 individual
1.0 Meeko Around 9 years old, arrived from Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia in 2017
Virginia Zoo: 1.0 individual
1.0 Chai 16-01-2006 (Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo, Colorado
1.0 Thai 16-01-2006 Passed away
Lincoln Park Zoo: 0.1 individual
0.1 Honey XX-XX-2000
Metro Richmond Zoo: 1.2 individuals
0.1 Omai 16-01-2006( Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo, Colorado
1.0 Ginseng 2003 (Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo
0.1 Ramai 03-02-2019 (Ginseng x Omai)
Population for the moment:
Canada: 1.1
US: 3.4
Total: 4.5
 
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Canada: 1 holder
Zoo Granby: 1.1 individuals
0.1 Canelle(Cinnamon) Arrived from Pairi Daiza in 2021(Already gave birth to two in Pairi Daiza)(around 16 years old)
1.0 Phong Arrived in 2019(Around 8 years old)

Damn, looks like Zoo de Granby is not only committed to exhibiting species being phased-out elsewhere in North America, but attempting to breed them as well! Commendable.
 
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I decided to give it a shot for the Asiatic black bear. Here is my list for the moment, I am still going through the holders. Interesting that Tenzing was mother to Omai, Ginseng, Thai and Chai. Omai and Ginseng was the parents of Ramai, so inbreeding is likely in this population. I think it will be the same case for the Japanese serow, since it is a small and not active population, I do not think I will be making a thread.
North American Asian Black bear population list

Canada: 1 holder
Zoo Granby: 1.1 individuals
0.1 Canelle(Cinnamon) Arrived from Pairi Daiza in 2021(Already gave birth to two in Pairi Daiza)(around 16 years old)
1.0 Phong Arrived in 2019(Around 8 years old)

United States of America: 5 holder for the moment
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: 0.1 individual
0.1 Beezler 20-01-1993
Jackson Zoo: 1.0 individual
1.0 Meeko Around 9 years old, arrived from Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia in 2017
Virginia Zoo: 1.0 individual
1.0 Chai 16-01-2006 (Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo, Colorado
1.0 Thai 16-01-2006 Passed away
Lincoln Park Zoo: 0.1 individual
0.1 Honey XX-XX-2000
Metro Richmond Zoo: 1.2 individuals
0.1 Omai 16-01-2006( Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo, Colorado
1.0 Ginseng 2003 (Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo
0.1 Ramai 03-02-2019 (Ginseng x Omai)
Population for the moment:
Canada: 1.1
US: 3.4
Total: 4.5
What about the bears at Cohanzick? Hopefully they're still kicking!
 
I decided to give it a shot for the Asiatic black bear. Here is my list for the moment, I am still going through the holders. Interesting that Tenzing was mother to Omai, Ginseng, Thai and Chai. Omai and Ginseng was the parents of Ramai, so inbreeding is likely in this population. I think it will be the same case for the Japanese serow, since it is a small and not active population, I do not think I will be making a thread.
North American Asian Black bear population list

Canada: 1 holder
Zoo Granby: 1.1 individuals
0.1 Canelle(Cinnamon) Arrived from Pairi Daiza in 2021(Already gave birth to two in Pairi Daiza)(around 16 years old)
1.0 Phong Arrived in 2019(Around 8 years old)

United States of America: 5 holder for the moment
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: 0.1 individual
0.1 Beezler 20-01-1993
Jackson Zoo: 1.0 individual
1.0 Meeko Around 9 years old, arrived from Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia in 2017
Virginia Zoo: 1.0 individual
1.0 Chai 16-01-2006 (Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo, Colorado
1.0 Thai 16-01-2006 Passed away
Lincoln Park Zoo: 0.1 individual
0.1 Honey XX-XX-2000
Metro Richmond Zoo: 1.2 individuals
0.1 Omai 16-01-2006( Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo, Colorado
1.0 Ginseng 2003 (Unknown x Tenzing) at Denver Zoo
0.1 Ramai 03-02-2019 (Ginseng x Omai)
Population for the moment:
Canada: 1.1
US: 3.4
Total: 4.5
There’s also 1.0 George at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI
 
Damn, looks like Zoo de Granby is not only committed to exhibiting species being phased-out elsewhere in North America, but attempting to breed them as well! Commendable.
I am not sure if Granby is trying to breed them but they said they brought Canelle to be a companion for Phong. I hope as well for this pair to breed.
What about the bears at Cohanzick? Hopefully they're still kicking!
The zoo still lists Holly the Asiatic black bear on the website, it seems like she is still alive according to this album of photos published on August 1, 2024. Thank you for the help. Do you know who were her parents?
There’s also 1.0 George at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI
Thank you for that information as well.
 
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I am not sure if Granby is trying to breed them but they said they brought Canelle to be a companion for Phong. I hope as well for this pair to breed.

The zoo still lists Holly the Asiatic black bear on the website, it seems like she is still alive according to this album of photos published on August 1, 2024. Thank you for the help.

Thank you for that information as well.
Not trying to sound rude or anything, but are you planning on uploading these lists? Also, maybe check zootierliste as a secondary source to make sure.
 
Not trying to sound rude or anything, but are you planning on uploading these lists? Also, maybe check zootierliste as a secondary source to make sure.
I am not really planning to post it since this population is old and small, I am just making it for fun and learning new things. I know this isn't the thread to post individual population lists but I am open to any help. I have consulted Zootierlist and this Zoochat thread.
Status of Exotic Bears in U.S. Zoos
 
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Damn, looks like Zoo de Granby is not only committed to exhibiting species being phased-out elsewhere in North America, but attempting to breed them as well! Commendable.
Actually after searching for a bit. Cannelle and Phong(Asian black bear) are actually Mother and son pair. Cannelle produced 5 offspring in the Sigean African reserve(France) then Cannelle moved to Pairi Daiza with Phuket and Pako(Asian black bear). Phong and Cannelle are now reunited, so no breeding. Just really a companion. I do not know why Zoo Granby never mentioned that.

I am asking everyone here a question. Does anyone want me to post the population list in a new created thread? I want to hear more opinions from other people. Thank you.
 
@Zoo adventures, personally, if a population thread has no fewer than a minimum of four holders; I wouldn’t attempt to create a separate thread.

Also, on an unrelated note, I would be intrigued to see someone take on a population thread covering both subspecies of Red Panda (A. f. fulgens & A. f. styani, respectively).
There are actually 13 holders of Asian Black bear. Mostly only hold around 1 of them with a total population of 17 Asian black bear.
 
@Zoo adventures, personally, if a population thread has no fewer than a minimum of four holders; I wouldn’t attempt to create a separate thread.

Also, on an unrelated note, I would be intrigued to see someone take on a population thread covering both subspecies of Red Panda (A. f. fulgens & A. f. styani, respectively).
I think I would be interested to be creating a red panda thread. It would be quite difficult. Anyone wants to help me create? Also can non-aza accredited zoo can be in population list like Greater Vancouver zoo?
 
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