Alipore Zoological Gardens Polar Bear in Alipore zoo?

[captain alligator]

If you look at the former holdings of zootierliste, it seems that the Alipore Zoo had polar bears in the past. I can't believe that polar bears were kept in a zoo in a hot country like India.
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[captain alligator]

IZY Vol. 9 Iss. 1969 - The Census of Rare Animals seems to be featured as a source, but I've never actually read it, so I don't know. However, India is too hot to keep polar bears.

 

[Mickey]

Singapore had polar bears as well, surprisingly one was also born:

Sculpture of Inuka the Polar Bear

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[captain alligator]

However, it has already passed away

 

[cornu aspersum]

However, India is too hot to keep polar bears.

Not all of it; the northern parts are quite close to and in the Himalayas, with snow leopards among other species occurring there.

 

[captain alligator]

I don't think Japan (except Hokkaido and Tohoku) where I live is very suitable for raising polar bears, but it's still not that hot compared to tropical countries such as India and Singapore, so Japanese zoos continue to keep polar bears.
The São Paulo Aquarium in Brazil still keeps polar bears, but it is indoors, so there will be no problem.

 

[captain alligator]

Not all of it; the northern parts are quite close to and in the Himalayas, with snow leopards among other species occurring there.

However, Alipore zoo in located in a hot area.

 

[cornu aspersum]

However, Alipore zoo in located in a hot area.

I know, but the part of your message I quoted was referring to the country as a whole.

 

[captain alligator]

The information on zootierliste is not necessarily correct, but since there is a source of information, it cannot be said that there is no possibility that it was keep in the past.

 

[Wisp O' Mist]

If you look at the former holdings of zootierliste, it seems that the Alipore Zoo had polar bears in the past. I can't believe that polar bears were kept in a zoo in a hot country like India.
ZootierlisteHomepage

There are currently Polar Bears in Australia and Brazil as well.

 

[captain alligator]

There are currently Polar Bears in Australia and Brazil as well.

Sao Paulo Aquarium in Brazil is kept indoors, so I don't think the heat is a problem.
I'm a little worried because the Sea World on the Gold Coast is raised outdoors.

 

[zoologicus]

The database for Ulrike Joerres' Eisbären site lists a male and female pair at Alipore, arriving at the zoo on December 4th and 5th of 1929, though there's no information on their deaths

 

[captain alligator]

The database for Ulrike Joerres' Eisbären site lists a male and female pair at Alipore, arriving at the zoo on December 4th and 5th of 1929, though there's no information on their deaths

I think it was probably sent to a zoo in a cold country because the Alipore Zoo was too hot.

 

[Wisp O' Mist]

Sao Paulo Aquarium in Brazil is kept indoors, so I don't think the heat is a problem.

The lack of natural sunlight, concrete flooring, and constant loud noises are problems, though.

I'm a little worried because the Sea World on the Gold Coast is raised outdoors.

Okay, so... When it comes to animal husbandry, focusing on one specific aspect isn't helpful. Gold Coast's Polar Bears have multiple, naturally landscaped yards, several pools, a stream, a misting system, and enrichment.

Doubtlessly, their welfare is significantly better than the Brazil bears.

 

[Wisp O' Mist]

I think it was probably sent to a zoo in a cold country because the Alipore Zoo was too hot.

Given the time frame? They probably died.

 

[captain alligator]

The lack of natural sunlight, concrete flooring, and constant loud noises are problems, though.



Okay, so... When it comes to animal husbandry, focusing on one specific aspect isn't helpful. Gold Coast's Polar Bears have multiple, naturally landscaped yards, several pools, a stream, a misting system, and enrichment.

Doubtlessly, their welfare is significantly better than the Brazil bears.

The polar bear of Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise were also raised in a similar environment.

 

[Wisp O' Mist]

The polar bear of Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise were also raised in a similar environment.

A similar environment to which facility? Australia or Brazil?

 

[captain alligator]

A similar environment to which facility? Australia or Brazil?

Because it is indoors, it is close to the São Paulo Aquarium.

 

[captain alligator]

A similar environment to which facility? Australia or Brazil?

https://www.seaparadise.co.jp/aquaresorts/aquamuseum/facility/labo4.html
It's like this

 

[Wisp O' Mist]

Because it is indoors, it is close to the São Paulo Aquarium.

Then I would not consider it a suitable home for Polar Bears.