Well in Winter 2010, he was separated from the females. A keeper I spoke to said he had grown a lot since being separated. He has grown quite a lot, and does look a similar size to Colchester male, Tiga.
I really much doubt they'd be moving him. I think they'd give it a few years and if he hasn't mated or sired any offspring then plans could very quickly changed.
No other zoo would want him if he's a non-breeder. Is there room for him and a new male? It's a shame solutions to situations like this are so drawn out that the females waste valuable breeding years.
I think it would be a good idea for zoos to have the facilities to hold more than one male anyway to help spread the genes around.
No other zoo would want him if he's a non-breeder. Is there room for him and a new male? It's a shame solutions to situations like this are so drawn out that the females waste valuable breeding years.
I think it would be a good idea for zoos to have the facilities to hold more than one male anyway to help spread the genes around.
Space would be a problem, they have four on-show dens plus an additional on-show area for Gorillas or Orangs. The Zoo are holding on to Raman, if nothing happens in a few years maybe then a new male could arrive and Raman could go to Chester in RORA?
