ISIS is still going through the transition to ZIMS, so the data that is viewable on ISIS is slowly becoming dated as there are more arrivals, departures, births, and deaths. For example, ISIS does not list the Cincinnati Zoo as having the Aye-aye or the pair of Aardwolves which also arrived this year I can confirm that the Cincinnati Zoo is now exhibiting an African Striped Weasel in their Jungle Trails exhibit. However, I have no idea where it came from.
ISIS is still going through the transition to ZIMS, so the data that is viewable on ISIS is slowly becoming dated as there are more arrivals, departures, births, and deaths. For example, ISIS does not list the Cincinnati Zoo as having the Aye-aye or the pair of Aardwolves which also arrived this year I can confirm that the Cincinnati Zoo is now exhibiting an African Striped Weasel in their Jungle Trails exhibit. However, I have no idea where it came from.
Thanks for the picture. I love pictures of rarely photographed animals!
According to this link, Striped Polecat | African Animals | Weasel | Wildlife Safari.info. , these animals emit noxious chemicals from their anal glands. Seems like convergent evolution with skunks.
note the white-naped or striped weasel is Poecilogale albinucha; the striped polecat (or zorilla which is my preferred name) is a different species, Ictonyx striatus
note the white-naped or striped weasel is Poecilogale albinucha; the striped polecat (or zorilla which is my preferred name) is a different species, Ictonyx striatus
The Only time a saw the African Striped Weasel was at Philadelphia zoo. I was so active, running around looking for food and enrichment. Sadly the specimen at Philadelphia passed away earlier this year and Greater Egyptian Jerboa is on exhibit now.
