Of course, that's another issue why I I don't think they're going to make that changeAnd remember all you...In the gazelles/ addax enclosure not only are present these two species, they are the space shared with: grey crowned cranes, Kirk's dik-diks, and one spured turttle, too.
So, I think it's not easy move the zebras to that installation, with the birds, small antelopes and the turtle.
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The current distribution, with zebras and rhinos in one place and gazelles and addax in another, is the most appropriate, given what we've seen. They've clearly opted to have a breeding group of rhinos rather than a zebra one, so let's hope the move pays off and we see rhino calves in the park for the first time.
These are valid points... So maybe it's best to either not have zebras altogether (which would be a bit of a shame, NGL), or have a single-sex group; apparently those are more manageable.And remember all you...
So, I think it's not easy move the zebras to that installation, with the birds, small antelopes and the turtle.
Randomname0183
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Just to give my (probably already said) two cents on the zebra question, zebras tend to be quite troublesome in mixed exhibits, with either Hartmann's or Grevy's being the most problematic to keep with smaller hoofstock, despite both having successfully been mixed in other zoos. Rhinos are probably one of the few animals zebras definitely wouldn't harass in mixed exhibits due to their much larger size, and would be a safe bet. In terms of groupings, I'd assume either a harem or bachelor herd would solve the issue. Space for the addaxes could still be a different problem if they are moved, of course, though I cannot see it being as bad as fighting with the zebras.
Also nice to see another Valencian on the forum, benvingut a zoochat @Sergio!
Also nice to see another Valencian on the forum, benvingut a zoochat @Sergio
!Moltes gràciesSolo para aportar mi (probablemente ya dicho) opinión sobre las cebras, estas suelen ser bastante problemáticas en exhibiciones mixtas, siendo las de Hartmann o las de Grevy las más problemáticas para mantener con ungulados más pequeños, a pesar de que ambas se han mezclado con éxito en otros zoológicos. Los rinocerontes son probablemente uno de los pocos animales a los que las cebras definitivamente no molestarían en exhibiciones mixtas debido a su tamaño mucho mayor, y serían una apuesta segura. En cuanto a las agrupaciones, supongo que un harén o una manada de solteros resolvería el problema. El espacio para los addax podría seguir siendo un problema diferente si se trasladan, por supuesto, aunque no lo veo tan grave como pelear con las cebras.
También es agradable ver a otro valenciano en el foro, benvingut a zoochat @Sergio
Zebras will harass almost anything including rhino and hippo! There have been
zebra deaths in several zoos as a result of this.
Just to give my (probably already said) two cents on the zebra question, zebras tend to be quite troublesome in mixed exhibits, with either Hartmann's or Grevy's being the most problematic to keep with smaller hoofstock, despite both having successfully been mixed in other zoos. Rhinos are probably one of the few animals zebras definitely wouldn't harass in mixed exhibits due to their much larger size, and would be a safe bet. In terms of groupings, I'd assume either a harem or bachelor herd would solve the issue. Space for the addaxes could still be a different problem if they are moved, of course, though I cannot see it being as bad as fighting with the zebras.
Also nice to see another Valencian on the forum, benvingut a zoochat @Sergio
zebra deaths in several zoos as a result of this.
Randomname0183
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I stand corrected, then, it seems zebras are brazen enough to pick a fight with something six times their weight! I've heard (more accurately, skimming through this thread) that Bioparc has a particularly bad record of zebras being territorial with their exhibit-mates, though I cannot see moving the rhinos out of the exhibit to placate the equids as a feasible solution at all.
I'd say the more feasible solution is the other way around, moving the zebras elsewhere. I don't see them being added to the wet savannah, there are no other exhibits to comfortably house the species (without counting the expansion areas, of course), and I don't see the Bioparc as willing to get rid of such an icon of African megafauna.
As I've said before, I have a little bit of hope that with less neighbours the mare herd can properly adapt to the breeding rhino herd, but who knows, many factors have to be playing on favour for the mix to work properly.
In a recent publication by the Bioparc team on Instagram, the successful pregnancy of one of the female rhinos has been announced. According to reports, it is Kwanza, one of the females that arrived with the mission of creating a breeding group and so it is being. According to the information, the female is in the eleventh month of gestation and having that rhinoceros pregnancies are between fifteen months, there is little left to meet the little calf. For more information you can visit their Instagram and his YouTube channel
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In the informative video of the rhinoceros pregnancy that Bioparc has published on YouTube we can see that the two new individuals of hartmann's zebra are already in the park, and have already joined Hermínia, the previous female. Currently I don't know if they are in public view, when I go to the park I will inform
This was already mentioned - post #688. They are 'Lilani' and 'Amera' from Zoo Krefeld.
Birth news:
- Two Blesboks (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) have been born at the Bioparc by the beginning of summer! They are a male and a female; the herd now consists of seven individuals.
They also give a little update on the gazelles and warthogs that were born earlier this year, as they have been perfectly integrated into their respective herds and on show for us visitors.
- Two Blesboks (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) have been born at the Bioparc by the beginning of summer! They are a male and a female; the herd now consists of seven individuals.
They also give a little update on the gazelles and warthogs that were born earlier this year, as they have been perfectly integrated into their respective herds and on show for us visitors.
Birth news:
- After a few years with no births, a Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) was born at the Bioparc! It's the first second-generation drill to be born at the Bioparc because its mother, Itaka, was born at the park back in 2016. Both Itaka and Ruan, the male who arrived last year from Cordoba, are first-time parents.
Nace en BIOPARC Valencia una cría de dril, un primate en peligro
- After a few years with no births, a Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) was born at the Bioparc! It's the first second-generation drill to be born at the Bioparc because its mother, Itaka, was born at the park back in 2016. Both Itaka and Ruan, the male who arrived last year from Cordoba, are first-time parents.
Nace en BIOPARC Valencia una cría de dril, un primate en peligro
Birth news:
- Two Natal red duikers (Cephalophus natalensis) have been born at the Bioparc! The herd at the park consists of five individuals: Akira and Luna, the females (Luna is Akira's offspring), and Fito, a male, as the adults. The newborn calves are the offspring of both Akira and Luna. Luna's calf is being supplemented with a bit of bottle feeding, as she is a first-time mother and isn't producing enough milk. However, she still feeds her calf to a degree.
Nacen dos crías de duiker rojo de Natal en BIOPARC Valencia
- Two Natal red duikers (Cephalophus natalensis) have been born at the Bioparc! The herd at the park consists of five individuals: Akira and Luna, the females (Luna is Akira's offspring), and Fito, a male, as the adults. The newborn calves are the offspring of both Akira and Luna. Luna's calf is being supplemented with a bit of bottle feeding, as she is a first-time mother and isn't producing enough milk. However, she still feeds her calf to a degree.
Nacen dos crías de duiker rojo de Natal en BIOPARC Valencia
Yesterday I went to Bioparc and noticed that there was no longer any signage about the spotted hyena. I asked the park, and Etana, the only remaining spotted hyena in the park, has died, probably due to old age. Therefore, Bioparc Valencia no longer houses spotted hyenas; from now on, it only houses striped hyenas.
On the other hand, the birth of the duikers are very good news.
On the other hand, the birth of the duikers are very good news.
A shame for sure, but due to happen. I am glad that the striped hyenas now have constant access outdoors!
New individual:
- The Bioparc has obtained a new male Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) from Veszprém Zoo as part of the species' EEP.
BIOPARC recibe un lémur de collar rojo, especie en peligro
- The Bioparc has obtained a new male Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) from Veszprém Zoo as part of the species' EEP.
BIOPARC recibe un lémur de collar rojo, especie en peligro
Birth news:
- Another Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) has been born in the Bioparc in less than a month! This time around, the mother is Xena, and the birth happened in front of the public.
Parto en directo de un dril, un primate en grave peligro de extinción
- Another Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) has been born in the Bioparc in less than a month! This time around, the mother is Xena, and the birth happened in front of the public.
Parto en directo de un dril, un primate en grave peligro de extinción