Dudley Zoo Update 2012

[Angel]

Baby howler monkey

Dudley has announced the birth of a baby black howler monkey - the first to be born at the zoo (as previously mentioned on here by Adrian1963a few weeks ago) Black howler a 'first' | Dudley Zoological Gardens

 

[Angel]

Visit 20th September

Bit chilly up on Castle Hill today.

Still haven't managed to see the baby tapir, the baby howler monkey or the baby red panda. However I did manage to see a glimpse of the male Carpathian lynx (or more accurately a glimpse of part of the male Carpathian lynx!) who is still very shy and hiding at the back of the enclosure.

There is a baby Emperor Tamarin in the primate house at the back of the Discovery Centre.

The steps that lead from the top path by the tiger tecton down to the glass viewing panel have been renewed and reopened. The steps in front of the middle tecton holding the Asiatic black bear have been cordoned off so perhaps they may be next to be replaced?

One of the pools in the tapir enclosure was being filled in whilst I was there as it has been leaking badly.

 

[kiang]

2 yellow breasted capuchins have been born a first for the zoo.

Dudley Zoo breeds its rarest mammal in its 75 year history (From Halesowen News)

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

I already was more than pleased with what I experienced and seen at Dudley Zoo. Those Tecton buildings a well ...!

Breeding yellow breasted capuchins and the recent addition of Carpathian lynx ... Kudos to the Mammal Team.

 

[chizlit]

Having the lynx and actually seeing them are two different things lol.

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

Having the lynx and actually seeing them are two different things lol.

But that be the beauty of lynx or wildcat or wolverine.

 

[chizlit]

But that be the beauty of lynx or wildcat or wolverine.

Those varmints cant hide from me forever

 

[Angel]

Having the lynx and actually seeing them are two different things lol.

I was extremely lucky to see him - he is very well camouflaged and hides right at the back of the enclosure. Whilst my friend and I were peering at the leaves he stood up, turned round and lay back down again. If it hadn't been for him moving, we would never had seen him. At least I'll know where to look next time when, hopefully, there might be less foliage to hide behind

Apparently, the female lynx was sitting right by the window of the indoor enclosure earlier in the day in full view of passers by - unfortunately, it wasn't when we where there

 

[chizlit]

I was extremely lucky to see him - he is very well camouflaged and hides right at the back of the enclosure. Whilst my friend and I were peering at the leaves he stood up, turned round and lay back down again. If it hadn't been for him moving, we would never had seen him. At least I'll know where to look next time when, hopefully, there might be less foliage to hide behind

Apparently, the female lynx was sitting right by the window of the indoor enclosure earlier in the day in full view of passers by - unfortunately, it wasn't when we where there

Angel, do you know if the male and female are mixed yet?

 

[Angel]

Angel, do you know if the male and female are mixed yet?

I'd assumed they were but haven't specifically asked the question. I will be back there in a couple of weeks so will check and post the answer.

 

[chizlit]

OK thanks,I hope to go soon too so hope to get a glimpse of either of them.
I was wondering if they are together because they are not known to each other so wondered how long they would be kept apart to stop possible fighting.

 

[Pertinax]

Those varmints cant hide from me forever

'Varmints'- lovely expression! I think it comes from the deep South of the US. and normally refers to smaller mammal 'nuisance' species- Coyote, Rabbit, Squirrel, Marmot, Raccoon, Skunk, Bobcat etc. Not a term you hear over here very often.

 

[chizlit]

My gran used to use it for foxes and it's stuck with me as it's a great word, not sure it fits lynx but I like it!

 

[Angel]

Carpathian lynx pictures

Pictures of the new Carpathian lynx have been posted on Dudley Zoo's website this morning. In answer to the question raised previously by Chizlit, it appears the male and female do have access to each other.

Rare lynx duo arrive | Dudley Zoological Gardens

 

[chizlit]

And arn't they beauties.

 

[Angel]

Baby pygmy marmosets

This morning's Zoo News bulletin mentions that 2 baby pygmy marmosets have been born in the last few days.

 

[Angel]

Visit 9th October

Really enjoyed my visit today - expecially as I managed to see virtually all the 'no shows' from previous visits

The baby red panda was in the nesting box but I did catch several glimpses of it moving around in there - mainly it's ears and the top of it's head but one view of it lengthways as it nestled against the female - as far as I could tell, it's fur is still quite grey.

Saw the baby howler monkey and the 2 baby pygmy marmosets. The baby gibbon is starting to become more independent and forage next to the adults.

The snow leopards were pretty active - leaping around the enclosure and mock fighting (makes a change from them being fast asleep on one of the top platforms!)

Best of all, I saw one of the Carpathian lynxes - stunningly beautiful.

The only downside to the day was that I still haven't seen Eve, the baby tapir.

 

[TeaLovingDave]

That is a beautiful looking lynx, indeed

 

[chizlit]

Indeed he/ she is stunning, but I'm still waiting for my first view!

 

[chizlit]

Made a brief visittoday and sorry to upset you Angel but I saw little Eve today. Only thing is she isnt so little anymore, but still has her stripes.
Also saw both the lynx outside, totally beautiful.