Orycteropus 29 Jul 2009 A female Yellow Mongoose stalking a Black-billed Magpie. Yellow Mongoose and African Crested Porcupine mixed exhibit, Root Zone, Animal Adventure, 29th July 2009
A female Yellow Mongoose stalking a Black-billed Magpie. Yellow Mongoose and African Crested Porcupine mixed exhibit, Root Zone, Animal Adventure, 29th July 2009
Hix 8 Aug 2009 So what happened? Was the mongoose successful, or did the Magpie escape in the nick of time?
Orycteropus 16 Aug 2009 No, she wasnt ... however, she was more and more closer to the bird (see the enclosed pictures). This cheeky Magpie is sometimes around the exhibit and trying to get some food items from the Mongooses.
No, she wasnt ... however, she was more and more closer to the bird (see the enclosed pictures). This cheeky Magpie is sometimes around the exhibit and trying to get some food items from the Mongooses.
P P PAT 17 Aug 2009 I've seen this happen with asian short-clawed otters and indian miners. Although the otters were a bit less stealthy and ran straight at the miners (there were about 5) anbd made heaps of noise. It was fun to watch.
I've seen this happen with asian short-clawed otters and indian miners. Although the otters were a bit less stealthy and ran straight at the miners (there were about 5) anbd made heaps of noise. It was fun to watch.
Hix 18 Aug 2009 Don't you just love it when the animals come up with their own enrichment programs? LOL
