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There is no mention of any new Chimpanzees arriving though- or that this is imminent. Does anyone have any news on that?[/QUOTE]

There is some information in the latest edition of the lifelinks magazine.The chimps are an already established group and are arriving from Safari Beekes Bergen in the Netherlands.They are due early in 2010 but as someone else said the paperwork and health checks are proving a lengthly process.

The group consists of 5 males

Paul 16,Claus16,Feek 16,Rene 16,Bram 23

and 6 females

Edith 13 ,Eva 28,Heleen 18, Lianne 20,Sophie 28 and Pearl 40.

The existing group is currently being prepared for the new arrivals by getting them used to the fact that certain areas of the budongo trail will be shut off at various times but are responding well to the changes so far.

The eventual plan being to integrate the two groups and begin making a contribution to the breeding programme for western chimps.

Interesting times ahead then for this great exhibit.
 
solari27 said:
The eventual plan being to integrate the two groups and begin making a contribution to the breeding programme for western chimps.

Interesting times ahead then for this great exhibit.
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The existing Edinburgh group are in for a big surprise as they've never seen strange Chimpanzees. Fortunately the two groups will be equal in size (though the new group has more adult males) which should allow for a smoother integration. It should prove a very interesting period for the Edinburgh Chimpanzee colony.
 
Pertinax said:
The existing Edinburgh group are in for a big surprise as they've never seen strange Chimpanzees. Fortunately the two groups will be equal in size (though the new group has more adult males) which should allow for a smoother integration. It should prove a very interesting period for the Edinburgh Chimpanzee colony.
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Yes, for the youngsters it may be the first time they have encountered strange chimps, but remember that some of the edinburgh chimps are wild-caught and not all of them were born into the edinburgh group. I believe Emma was introduced into the group as an adult, having been born at whipsnade.

But definitely the first time thye will experience a large group of new chimps on their own turf
 
cheeky monkey said:
But definitely the first time thye will experience a large group of new chimps on their own turf
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The 'home' group will almost certainly be hostile/aggressive to the newcomers at first, possibly for an extended period(weeks or even months). It may be tricky introducing them together during this phase. But they are likely to settle down once they are all familiar with each other. It will be very interesting to see.
 
finally we will soon be able to see the full effect of the amazing Budongo enclosure design while two separate groups of chimps are held at Edinburgh

the introduction process will be long before the group is fully integrated however Edinburgh has some of the best primate keepers in the UK who can use their knowledge and experience to full affect

I cannot wait!!!!
 
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