Writhedhornbill
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Yes!! I'm planning to go next easter. I may see the white lipped deer then.
Chester Zoo Chester's Philippine spotted deer
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There is a big breeding group of white-lipped deer in the Tierpark Berlin, I think 12 or 13 animals with a number of calves born each year, 3 this spring so far. There is also a breeding group in Wuppertal Zoo with one birth shortly ago. So Edinbourgh should be able to get more animals from one of these zoos.
Regarding the Kuhl`s deer- what is the latin name of the species? Does anyone know how many of them are in european zoos? I couldn`t find them on ISIS.
Regarding the Kuhl`s deer- what is the latin name of the species? Does anyone know how many of them are in european zoos? I couldn`t find them on ISIS.
Writhedhornbill
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The Kuhl's deer is Related to the Axis deer hence their scientific name Axis kuhlii.
According to ISIS, only 2 zoos hold them; Ponzan and Edinburgh. Ponzan has 2.7 while Edinburgh just has 1.0. In the <<<group>>> Ther is 1 at Zoo Negara Malaysia.
According to ISIS, only 2 zoos hold them; Ponzan and Edinburgh. Ponzan has 2.7 while Edinburgh just has 1.0. In the <<<group>>> Ther is 1 at Zoo Negara Malaysia.
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That's good news about the Thorolds deer. Edinburgh could do with another 1.2 to make a basic group; preferably with at least one animal unrelated to the others if that's at all possible(probably not!)
Kuhl's deer is also called Bawean deer as its only home is on Bawean island- I believe it is fairly similar to the Phillipine variety but smaller?
Writhedhornbill
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Khul's deer is on ultimate ungulate. It is very similar to the hog deer.
Writhedhornbill
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More info on the new species at Edinburgh zoo:
Edinburgh Zoo has unveiled a couple of unique additions to its animal collection, Visayan warty pigs and white-lipped deer. The two white-lipped deer are the only ones in the UK and the Visayan warty pigs are the only pair in Scotland. It is hoped that both sets of animals will become breeding pairs to assist in European Endangered Species Programmes.
White-lipped deer originate from Tibet, the Himalayas and some parts of China and they have white patches of fur around their mouths. In the wild these deer are hunted for their meat and antlers. They are also threatened by a growing human population which is damaging their habitat.
Visayan warty pigs are found on the Visayan Islands in the Philippines. The boar is much larger than the sow and has three sets of warts. These warts are part of a defence mechanism that protects them from the sharp tusks of some of their predators. Visayan warty pigs are seriously threatened in the wild. They eat domestic crops and, as a result, are hunted by farmers. Habitat destruction is also a threat to this unusual species.
Darren McGarry, Animal Collection Manager at Edinburgh Zoo, said:
“We are pleased to welcome these animals to collection, most importantly as they are both under threat in the wild. We are involved in breeding programmes so that we can help to sustain a viable population.”
Edinburgh Zoo has unveiled a couple of unique additions to its animal collection, Visayan warty pigs and white-lipped deer. The two white-lipped deer are the only ones in the UK and the Visayan warty pigs are the only pair in Scotland. It is hoped that both sets of animals will become breeding pairs to assist in European Endangered Species Programmes.
White-lipped deer originate from Tibet, the Himalayas and some parts of China and they have white patches of fur around their mouths. In the wild these deer are hunted for their meat and antlers. They are also threatened by a growing human population which is damaging their habitat.
Visayan warty pigs are found on the Visayan Islands in the Philippines. The boar is much larger than the sow and has three sets of warts. These warts are part of a defence mechanism that protects them from the sharp tusks of some of their predators. Visayan warty pigs are seriously threatened in the wild. They eat domestic crops and, as a result, are hunted by farmers. Habitat destruction is also a threat to this unusual species.
Darren McGarry, Animal Collection Manager at Edinburgh Zoo, said:
“We are pleased to welcome these animals to collection, most importantly as they are both under threat in the wild. We are involved in breeding programmes so that we can help to sustain a viable population.”