The last Amazonian river dolphin, or Boto, in captivity lives in Duisburg Zoo, in the brand new (2005) tropical house Rio Negro. This fellow is actually quite curious, and can be lured over to the glass by waving an arm in front of it.
The last Amazonian river dolphin, or Boto, in captivity lives in Duisburg Zoo, in the brand new (2005) tropical house Rio Negro. This fellow is actually quite curious, and can be lured over to the glass by waving an arm in front of it.
A Fossa sleeping in the sun at Duisburg Zoo.
Duisburg has a breeding centre for fossas, with many linked enclosures. They currently (Jan 08) hold 8.6 fossas.
Duisburg Zoo also coordinates the EEP (European Endangered species Programme) for fossas.