Adelaide Zoo Adelaide Zoo News 2017
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Tragic news from the zoo this morning: Press release just issued in the last few minutes. Condolences to everyone involved 
Heartbreaking news from Adelaide Zoo - Adelaide Zoo
Heartbreaking news from Adelaide Zoo - Adelaide Zoo
Well at least one zoo is far sighted enough to bring in some new bloodlines into the country I believe they imported two females from Poland. I believe HQ also in Queensland have a small group as well.
Just devastating to lose Karta. She and Kluet had the tightest bond I've ever seen in orangutans; he was completely devoted to her. The orangutan team gave their absolute all trying to give Karta the outcome she deserved; I can't begin to imagine what they are going through. It is comforting to know that Kluet will have the best of care as he goes through this shattering loss. Yet another tragic ape loss for Zoos SA.
An update following the post-mortem of Karta and her infant:
ADELAIDE Zoo has conducted a post-mortem on Karta the Sumatran orangutan and her stillborn infant following their tragic deaths last week.
Preliminary results show Karta — who had gone into labour around 6pm on Thursday — experienced some placental detachment issues which led to uterine bleeding.
Zoos SA senior veterinarian Dr Ian Smith said the necropsy indicated Karta experienced blood loss which ultimately led to her death.
“The treatment for such condition would be a hysterectomy but Karta would have been a poor candidate due to the blood loss she suffered,” Dr Smith said.
“The placental issue was effectively inoperable with medical treatments only delaying the inevitable.”
Histopathology results, due in a few weeks will reveal if any other underlying issues contributed to the placental issue or worsened the physiological impairment caused by the blood loss.
The veterinary team also conducted a post-mortem on Karta’s infant which confirmed it was stillborn.
Dr Smith said the examination showed signs of meconium aspiration — a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid which a baby can inhale — blocking its airways.
He said the risk of foetal distress includes maternal blood loss from the placental bleeding and breech presentation.
“The maternal blood loss compromised the foetus and caused its death,” he said.
“The ultrasound performed the day before indicated no such signs of foetal distress.”
Zoos SA staff and volunteers continue to mourn the loss of Karta and thanked the community for the outpouring of support.
Flowers have been left at the zoo and chief executive Elaine Bensted said they were yet to make a decision about a memorial.
“Our focus right now is on supporting our primate team and Kluet but in the coming weeks we’ll discuss appropriate tributes to remember Karta and ensure her legacy lives on,” she said.
“We also pay tribute to our expert veterinary and primate teams for their professionalism in dealing with such a difficult situation.”
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/...h/news-story/ae46959a3fdd224599bbbf9448a01029
ADELAIDE Zoo has conducted a post-mortem on Karta the Sumatran orangutan and her stillborn infant following their tragic deaths last week.
Preliminary results show Karta — who had gone into labour around 6pm on Thursday — experienced some placental detachment issues which led to uterine bleeding.
Zoos SA senior veterinarian Dr Ian Smith said the necropsy indicated Karta experienced blood loss which ultimately led to her death.
“The treatment for such condition would be a hysterectomy but Karta would have been a poor candidate due to the blood loss she suffered,” Dr Smith said.
“The placental issue was effectively inoperable with medical treatments only delaying the inevitable.”
Histopathology results, due in a few weeks will reveal if any other underlying issues contributed to the placental issue or worsened the physiological impairment caused by the blood loss.
The veterinary team also conducted a post-mortem on Karta’s infant which confirmed it was stillborn.
Dr Smith said the examination showed signs of meconium aspiration — a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid which a baby can inhale — blocking its airways.
He said the risk of foetal distress includes maternal blood loss from the placental bleeding and breech presentation.
“The maternal blood loss compromised the foetus and caused its death,” he said.
“The ultrasound performed the day before indicated no such signs of foetal distress.”
Zoos SA staff and volunteers continue to mourn the loss of Karta and thanked the community for the outpouring of support.
Flowers have been left at the zoo and chief executive Elaine Bensted said they were yet to make a decision about a memorial.
“Our focus right now is on supporting our primate team and Kluet but in the coming weeks we’ll discuss appropriate tributes to remember Karta and ensure her legacy lives on,” she said.
“We also pay tribute to our expert veterinary and primate teams for their professionalism in dealing with such a difficult situation.”
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/...h/news-story/ae46959a3fdd224599bbbf9448a01029
from some of the recent discussions on animal groups in the Australian and NZ forums, you'd think there were only four or five zoos in the region wouldn't you?
Adelaide Zoo planning memorial for Sumatran orangutan Karta:
Adelaide Zoo to honour late orangutan Karta with memorial
Karta's legacy - Help us save Orangutans in the wild
The zoo is aiming to raise $20,000 to build a guard post in Sumatra, where wildlife protection officers will live and work and a tree will be planted at the zoo in Karta's name.
Adelaide Zoo to honour late orangutan Karta with memorial
Karta's legacy - Help us save Orangutans in the wild
The zoo is aiming to raise $20,000 to build a guard post in Sumatra, where wildlife protection officers will live and work and a tree will be planted at the zoo in Karta's name.
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A fitting tribute and a nice way to make a direct impact on in situ conservation work.
Giant Panda Fu Ni is not pregnant:
Giant panda Fu Ni goes into fake labour at Adelaide Zoo
Giant Panda Fu Ni experiences pseudo labour - Adelaide Zoo
Disappointing news, but the first article states Adelaide Zoo hope the panda's ten year loan (2009-2019) will be extended so the pair will hopefully have more chances to breed. The situation is no doubt made more challenging by the fact neither panda has bred before, I understand some zoos (Edinburgh) have specifically requested at least one or both of the pandas they acquire is a proven breeder to increase their chances.
Giant panda Fu Ni goes into fake labour at Adelaide Zoo
Giant Panda Fu Ni experiences pseudo labour - Adelaide Zoo
Disappointing news, but the first article states Adelaide Zoo hope the panda's ten year loan (2009-2019) will be extended so the pair will hopefully have more chances to breed. The situation is no doubt made more challenging by the fact neither panda has bred before, I understand some zoos (Edinburgh) have specifically requested at least one or both of the pandas they acquire is a proven breeder to increase their chances.
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It hasn't seemed to help Edinburgh so far, they've had a similar succession of false pregnancies etc. Both theirs are proven breeders, but not with each other. They have not had a natural mating between them either, only AI because each year they don't think their cycles have coincided at the right time.
It appears zoos outside of the breeding centres in China are far less successful in breeding panda. Bei Yun at the San Diego Zoo has bred relatively well, but one of her daughters who returned to China quickly surpassed her number of offspring.
I think the most successful pair outside of China is the pair at the Atlanta Zoo, who have had seven surviving cubs to date (including two sets of twins).
Just researched the pandas mentioned above.
At the San Diego Zoo, Bai Yun (1991) has given birth to six cubs to two males, one through AI; five through natural mating. Her daughter, Hua Mei (1999), who was returned to China, has given birth to ten cubs since 2004.
At the National Zoo, the original pair Ling Ling (1969–1992) and Hsing Hsing (1970–1999) produced five cubs through natural mating, none of which to survived to adulthood. Their current pair, Mei Xiang (1998) and Tian Tian (1997) have produced six cubs through AI, three of which have survived to adulthood.
At the Atlanta Zoo, their pair Lun Lun (1997) and Yang Yang (1997) have produced seven cubs through AI, all of which have survived.
At the Memphis Zoo, their pair Ya Ya and Le Le have yet to produce cubs since arriving in 2003. AI has been tried unsuccessfully.
At the San Diego Zoo, Bai Yun (1991) has given birth to six cubs to two males, one through AI; five through natural mating. Her daughter, Hua Mei (1999), who was returned to China, has given birth to ten cubs since 2004.
At the National Zoo, the original pair Ling Ling (1969–1992) and Hsing Hsing (1970–1999) produced five cubs through natural mating, none of which to survived to adulthood. Their current pair, Mei Xiang (1998) and Tian Tian (1997) have produced six cubs through AI, three of which have survived to adulthood.
At the Atlanta Zoo, their pair Lun Lun (1997) and Yang Yang (1997) have produced seven cubs through AI, all of which have survived.
At the Memphis Zoo, their pair Ya Ya and Le Le have yet to produce cubs since arriving in 2003. AI has been tried unsuccessfully.
WouldI be correct in thinking that regional zoos are concentrating on Goodfellow's?
Yes, as far as Papuan tree kangaroo species are concerned. Potentially, they could include Lumholtz's for native Australian species.
That's true but I understand some zoos are making an effort to build up a breeding program for one of the local species the Lumholtz species with at least three holders at this time, just off the top of my head!