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Zoofan15 said:
Successful lynx introduction:

Flaviu (2014) and Emily (2016) have been successfully introduced; with hopes for kittens later this year:

Dartmoor Zoo 'delighted' after successful bonding of Lynx pair
There is hopeful anticipation that the pair could welcome their first litter of kittens as early as June this year, marking a significant milestone in the zoo's breeding program.
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Another breeding pair for Carpathian Lynx. The female came in from Karlsruhe Zoo and at 7,5 still has a good few years to produce cubs at Dartmoor. It is probable any cubs might be transferred for release projects as the Carpathian subspecies is under significant threat and restoring its populations in central and south-eastern Europe is a main focus for Rewilding programs on the Continent.
 
On May 18th, the zoo announced that a capybara was born which is on exhibit.

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On May 21st, the zoo announced that they will transfer 2+ Asian small-clawed otters to an unspecified facility in India in the future.

Also on May 21st, the zoo announced they are planning to acquire a (0.1) Amur leopard from the Colchester Zoo in Essex.

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On June 4th, the zoo announced they are building a new exhibit on the site of the former African pygmy goat exhibit (the goats are off-show for the time being).

Also on June 4th, the zoo announced they received a recommendation to acquire (2.0) Kirk's dik-diks

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Good morning,

My revent visit to the zoo I have heard some very interesting info from staff there.

DZS have been trying to keep a secret...well the cats out the bag literally.

They have baby lynx kittens....born to new mother they got in from Germany recently in January.

Also the whole secret of new animals coming to the zoo are collared peccary to go where the goats used to be. My visit recently I still questions the size of the exhibit they will be in and I do hope that beautiful turkey oak isn't harmed as they cause lots of damage to trees and shrubs.

Good day,
 
Exciting news

There’s cause for celebration at Dartmoor Zoo! Flavily (Lynxs Flaviu and Emily) have become parents!!!

We’re thrilled to announce the birth of 2 kits has been confirmed as of Wednesday, May 29th, 2024!

Their enclosure will be closed off to the public until further notice, allowing the parents and kits alike to adjust and explore their new home.

#DartmoorZoo #DZS #Lynx
 
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2 Pieces of June 2024 News Worth Mentioning:
Smaggledagle said:
On March 7th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2+?) Asian small-clawed otters were born, of which one was later named Jude.

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On June 17th, the zoo announced the name of another otter pup, Marcus.

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On June 4th, the zoo announced they received a recommendation to acquire (2.0) Kirk's dik-diks

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On June 18th, the zoo announced they will acquire another (1.0) Kirk's dik-dik (all 3 males are from the Colchester Zoo in Essex) which will be on display in the African aviary.

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On July 2nd, the zoo announced they will be transferring 2+? capybaras to the Greenacres Animal Park in Wales, as well as a capybara to ZooParc de Beauval in France.

Also on July 2nd, the zoo announced they will be acquiring black beauty stick insects which will go inside the Reptile & Bug House in the near future, as well as an African grey hornbill which will be in the African aviary.

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On July 7th, it was announced that the zoo transferred 4 burrowing owls to the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in Cumbria.

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pipaluk said:
Good news for Dartmoor, but from a personal point of view I find it disappointing that Dudley have lost a rarity!
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I presume the three males are all castrated so they will need to import a fresh male if they ever want to breed them. Would they make that effort though? -or is all the fanfare just publicity...
 
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Just curious to know... You know the cheetah at Dartmoor zoo, is Baro a South African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) or a Sudan cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii)?

Thought I'd ask since ZTL lists both subspecies in the current inventory for this collection.
 
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