Edinburgh Zoo Few Questions?

Simon McGlary said:
Just thought, in some zoos where gorillas have been introduced photographs have been used. Could the video technology used during the course of the Chimpcam project be implemented as a means of the introduction process for the two groups.
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I'd question whether Apes can really recognise each other from Photos, or from video/film/t.v etc. I've often wondered when they have Television for Gorillas etc how much, if anything, they recognise from what they see. We can't know.

I would think touch contact through dividing grilles will be the best way for the groups to get properly aquainted with each other..
 
I just thought it might be an idea as an additional thing to use. The technology is certainly in place. I'm sure the keepers have a whole range of ideas for the introductions and won't be ruling anything out!
 
Its says DNA tests show two of Edinburgh's males are Western Chimps- do we know which ones? (names, ages etc)
 
Pertinax said:
Its says DNA tests show two of Edinburgh's males are Western Chimps- do we know which ones? (names, ages etc)
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They are Ricky the oldest male (48yrs) and Louis (33yrs). It's unlikely that Ricky would ever mate as he's never shown any interest in the females.
 
cracker said:
They are Ricky the oldest male (48yrs) and Louis (33yrs). It's unlikely that Ricky would ever mate as he's never shown any interest in the females.
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Is Ricky the one that was originally a Seaman's pet?

Is Louis a breeding male?
 
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