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EmperorTamarin said:
0.1 offspring "Efatra" (2011, Apenheul) lives in Paris together with her mate "Douany" (2001, Paris). 1.0 "Daholo" (2009) lives in Besançon with his mate, but his mate doesn't accept Daholo, which is why he will probably be transfered to Port Lympne/Cotswold. The female at Besançon will then get accompanied by a male from Cotswold. :)
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In which other zoos one will find Sifakas? And how are these groups composed?

Is there an open source for a Sifaka Studbook?
 
Here is the link to the studbook. The records are pretty outdated but it still gives you an idea of the population.

As for now, the following zoos hold Crowned Sifakas:
France:
Citadelle de Besançon (1.1, partners don't go along well, 1.0 is soon going to be replaced with 1.0 from Cotswold, pair)
Mulhouse (1.1, many births, infants all died after a few days, pair)
Zoo de Vincennes (1.1, EEP-holder, pair)

Netherlands:
Apenheul (2.2, 1.1 born 2013-2014, pair)

United Kingdom:
Cotswold Wildlife Park (3.0, bachelor group)
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (?.0, bachelor group)
Belfast Zoo (?.2, 0.1 born 2012, bachelor group and pair)

Hope that helps! :)
 
Today, after just two weeks, the Hanuman Langurs were allowed access to the main walkthrough for the first time! This means that they can now roam freely through the entire aviary and merge with the visitors.
 

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I remember speaking with the keeper who told me the whole troop is female and they only let 1 male in with the troop once a year.

Where do all the males go?
 
Normally, during breeding season there are only 1 to 3 males around. All of the males from previous birthing seasons are transferred to different zoos. Every year about 30 animals leave the zoo.
 
EmperorTamarin said:
Today, after just two weeks, the Hanuman Langurs were allowed access to the main walkthrough for the first time! This means that they can now roam freely through the entire aviary and merge with the visitors.
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Am I the only UK enthusiast who thinks that this is another species that wouldn't be allowed into a UK walkthrough exhibit?
 
IanRRobinson said:
Am I the only UK enthusiast who thinks that this is another species that wouldn't be allowed into a UK walkthrough exhibit?
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With their size and big canine teeth, even if they are not actually aggressive, I'm rather surprised to see them as a walkthrough subject anywhere, let alone the UK. But then I was surprised to see Barbary Macaques exhibited in that way at Apenheul too.
 
Pertinax said:
With their size and big canine teeth, even if they are not actually aggressive, I'm rather surprised to see them as a walkthrough subject anywhere, let alone the UK. But then I was surprised to see Barbary Macaques exhibited in that way at Apenheul too.
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Let's not forget there's a Barbary Macaque walkthrough in the UK too (Monkey Forest).
 
Barbary macaques were among the first monkey species kept in walk-through enclosures. In Germany Salem and Rheine are well-known for their Barbary monkey walk-throughs !
 
Pertinax said:
With their size and big canine teeth, even if they are not actually aggressive, I'm rather surprised to see them as a walkthrough subject anywhere, let alone the UK. But then I was surprised to see Barbary Macaques exhibited in that way at Apenheul too.
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The walk through of the Hanuman langurs has been cancelled in the past at Apenheul. Then it doesn't work. Why a new attempt to do this again?
 
Because back in 1980 Apenheul didn´t have much experience with proper walkthrough exhibits. And now they´ve gained more experience when it comes to handling primates in walkthrough exhibits.

Also, the female Visayan warty pig, found at the entrance of the Monkey trail, has died. Her partner will probably be sent to another zoo.
 
A few days ago I was talking to a keeper at Apenheul and she said that of all of the primate species there are in the world, Uakari, Bearded Sakis and Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkeys are on the top of their wishlist and would make Apenheul totally complete. Seems interesting, right?
 
Indeed it does-but a Wishlist dosen't mean they can GET this species...I know, some zoos do have Mountain nyalas on their wishing lists...since many years.I would like to know what speices the former Diretcor of both berlin Zoso had on his Wishlist..Nevertheless, Apenheul has yet many excelelnt and arre specie son display.

Totally complete would be Apenheul first if they have ALL species of primates ...
 
EmperorTamarin said:
A few days ago I was talking to a keeper at Apenheul and she said that of all of the primate species there are in the world, Uakari, Bearded Sakis and Yellow-tailed Woolly Monkeys are on the top of their wishlist and would make Apenheul totally complete. Seems interesting, right?
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With most South American countries actually only allowing F2 of endangered species to leave theier countries, im quite sure the Uakaris outside South America will be the ones at Los Angeles.

Red-backed bearded sakis are very possible and is that! All other bearded sakis are just impossible to get to Europe!
 
Several Barbary macaques born (3 as of now).

The Vulturine Guineafowls are back on-show in the Sifaka aviary, after being held off-show due to the weather.

Also, the silvery marmosets are free-ranging again! They are exploring their new habitat and neighbors.
 
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