*subspecies. And it doesn't rule out her being a generic, non-pure-subspecies animal.
**and it certainly does, definitely at least in the case of the amurs
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**and it certainly does, definitely at least in the case of the amurs
Alwaysevergreen
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*subspecies. And it doesn't rule out her being a generic, non-pure-subspecies animal.
**and it certainly does, definitely at least in the case of the amurs
She looks too small to be Amur, based on the number of Amurs I've seen. I personally think she is a Basset's Leopard!
Basset's?
Alwaysevergreen
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Allsorts!
Melanism can occur in any leopard subspecies.
Kalaw
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If this is your first visit, then just about the entire collection is worth seeing!
Some rarities that aren't labelled on the map include:
-Spotted Fanaloka (one of only two in Europe) between the Spider Monkeys (45 on the map) and Golden-cheeked Gibbons (44)
- Europe's only Bluestripe Garter Snake in the terrarium furthest to the left within Encounter Zone. You can enter the building at any time of the day for an undisturbed view of the snakes.
- As mentioned upthread, the monitors in the Tropical House (51) are, despite what the signs state, Blue-tailed Monitor.
- The unspecified creature seen beside the Hunting Dogs (42) on the map is a Margay.
- There are Dusky Pademelons in Lemur Towers (9).
- The Binturong (26) are of the Indochinese subspecies, one of only two in Europe, and far larger than other binturongs.
- There are Ringtails (one of only three in Europe) between the Squirrel Monkeys (1) and the Yellow-throated Martens (2).
- There are multiple exhibits for Boat-billed Heron, with the males sharing with the Spoonbills and Storks (29) and the females living in a newly constructed aviary between the Meerkats (3) and the Pelicans (43).
- Straw-necked Ibis in the Ibis and Pheasant Aviary (36).
- Southern Bald Ibis in the Ibis and Waterfowl Aviary (23).
Of course, there is also the only Shoebill in the country, the only Sand Cat in the country, and one of only two Honey Badgers in the country.
Enjoy your visit!
Also the best Sitatunga enclosure in the country, Dingos, Wolverines….
Exmoor is one of 5 ZTL collections with thick-billed parrots
One of 3 with ringtails and California red-sided garter snakes
One of 2 with Indochinese binturongs
And the only one with West African ratels and blue-stripe garter snakes
One of 3 with ringtails and California red-sided garter snakes
One of 2 with Indochinese binturongs
And the only one with West African ratels and blue-stripe garter snakes
Kalaw
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I strongly suspect that these have either been moved off-show or have departed the collection, as I haven't seen them in several visits, and they are no longer listed on the zoo's website.
animallover22
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Um, no. Melanism only occurs in leopard subspecies where they live in subtropical and tropical rainforests. With that, only African, Sri Lankan, Javan, Indochinese and Indian leopards considering that they live in the rainforest environments where light levels are lower.
cerperal
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Please do correct me if I'm wrong but is that not entirely how genetic mutations like melanism don't work? Logically they may have an advantage being black but that doesn't mean it therefore only occurs in those subspecies/populations. A quick google has found Amur leopards born with melanism, as one would expect from a completely random genetic mutation found across an entire species.
animallover22
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Yeah, it is possible that it may occurs in all of the subspecies if they have got a recessive allele inherited.
But having said that, it’s unlikely there are black Persian of Arabian leopards due to the environment they live in. But, it is possible.
We do not know the full extent.
No, you are wrong. Melanism is a pretty simple gene mutation. It can occur in almost any mammal species and is particularly common in cats. It being common or even dominant [as an inherited gene] in some leopard subspecies or populations in no way negates it appearing [as random mutation] in any individuals of other populations. (Edited for some clarity).
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On July 14th, the zoo announced that they are constructing 2 patio areas nearby the shoebill exhibit, which is also in the process of getting redeveloped. One of the patio areas opened around July 25th.
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On July 28th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) barn owl named Alba who is now an ambassador animal.
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On July 28th, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.0.1) barn owl named Alba who is now an ambassador animal.
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Strathmorezoo
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Hi
Having read the debate about black leopards thought I would throw this information from Dr Karl Shuker ,a piece from his book Mystery cats of the world. Melanism in the Jaguar is a genetically dominant trait(rather than induced via the recessive non agouti mutant allele responsible for melanistic individuals of other felids).Make of this what you will
Having read the debate about black leopards thought I would throw this information from Dr Karl Shuker ,a piece from his book Mystery cats of the world. Melanism in the Jaguar is a genetically dominant trait(rather than induced via the recessive non agouti mutant allele responsible for melanistic individuals of other felids).Make of this what you will
I have heard about this before.
Strathmorezoo
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Are you talking about the book or the information T he book ,if you haven't read it is brilliant especially if you are into cryptozoology