Australasian Giraffe Population

Jaiden said:
@Jambo, I’m guessing the Bull would most likely come from Dubbo or Monarto mainly Monarto since Perth zoo has worked with them before with the Giraffe breeding program and Monarto is closer to Perth.
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Ultimately genetics will decide (assuming breeding is the aim here). I see the Perth cows have stronger genetic ties to the Dubbo herd than the Monarto herd, so it’s definitely a possibility.

We can also assume the bull coming in will be under the age of two for logistics reasons.
 
@Zoofan15,
Yeah, genetics will play the biggest role in deciding where Perth new giraffes come from. Since their current herd has stronger genetic ties to Dubbo than Monarto, it makes sense that Dubbo could be a likely source. However, Monarto and other zoos within the regional breeding program could still be possibilities, depending on what works best for maintaining genetic diversity and ensuring a sustainable population. not just about finding giraffes that fit genetically, but also considering factors like age, temperament, and how well they integrate into the existing herd.


Bringing in a young bull under the age of two makes a lot of sense for multiple reasons. First, from a logistics perspective, younger giraffes are easier to transport since they haven yet reached their full size. Moving an adult bull can be a much bigger challenge, requiring specialized transport and additional precautions. Secondly, younger bulls tend to integrate into new herds more smoothly. Instead of immediately challenging existing individuals for dominance, they have time to grow into their role and establish social bonds before reaching maturity. This can reduce stress and make the transition easier for both the new arrival and the resident giraffes.


It be interesting to see which giraffes Perth Zoo ends up bringing in and how they fit into the breeding program. The goal is always to ensure that the regional giraffe population remains genetically healthy and self-sustaining, so every move has to be carefully considered. Hopefully, the new arrivals settle in well and contribute to the long-term success of the breeding program. With any luck, we could see some new calves in the coming years, which would be a great boost for the conservation of this species.
 
Zoofan15 said:
@WhistlingKite24 runs this population thread, so I will let him advise if that will be possible.

I run the following population threads (see below for status update re. 2025 population list):

Sumatran tiger - done
Asian elephant - done
Hippopotamus - done
Common chimpanzee - done
Porcupine - done

Sri Lankan leopard - coming very soon
Western lowland gorilla - coming very soon
Orangutan - coming very soon
Mandrill - coming very soon
Galapagos giant tortoise - coming very soon

African lion - coming soon
Spotted hyena - coming soon
African wild dog - coming soon
Asian small-clawed otter - coming soon
Hamadryas baboon - coming soon
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Thank you for these population threads really appreciate your time,knowledge and efforts
 
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