The region's last Puma passed away yesterday at the age of 19.
From Zambi Wildlife Retreat's Facebook page:
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Yes, they must have just gotten the Golden Lion tamarins because when I asked in December, they said they didn't have any. This must be why they have been so many renovations on the treetop monkey enclosures recently. Maybe so that the emperor and golden lion tamarins can move in?I fully updated all the animal lists (for both Aus and NZ) a week ago, and you're already making changes!
I'm sceptical of this answer from them. The only reason I had Golden Lions on there for Melbourne before was because I didn't know if they were actually still there or not (my last full update had been in 2017 or 2018, and I think they've been gone since around 2017). If they have them now then they must have just got them.
As reported by @Sunbear12, Adelaide Zoo's last Common Hippopotamus has been put to sleep at the age of 54.
Friends, it is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Brutus, Adelaide Zoo's much-loved Hippopotamus.
At 54, Brutus was the oldest hippo in Australia and had lived at Adelaide Zoo for 45 years. Due to his advanced years, and concerns that age-related conditions were likely to cause him further discomfort over the winter period, veterinary staff and keepers made the extremely difficult but kind decision to euthanise.
We will miss Brutus greatly. However, the good news is that Brutus’ legacy lives on. Brutus is survived by two hippos, his granddaughter Brindabella and great grandaughter Pansy, both of whom reside at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria.
Throughout his life, Brutus has been a true ambassador animal for his vulnerable species. Visits to see the gentle giant resulted in educating millions of visitors about the plight of his wild cousins and the vital conservation work that will hopefully save Hippopotamus from extinction.
While this is undoubtedly sad news, we really want to celebrate Brutus’ life and all that he achieved. So, to commemorate his 54 years and all the smiles he gave us, we would love it if you could indulge in some of his favourite foods – watermelon or an apple, banana and pear fruit salad – and post a picture in the comments along with any messages about Brutus and for his keepers.
Vale dear Brutus. We hope you're resting with Susie now.
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I contacted Wildlife HQ and confirmed that they no longer have Blackbuck. The zoo's small herd moved to another facility and their enclosure is now under-construction for a new exhibit.
There was a small segment on Australian breakfast television (of all places
) today that announced that Sydney Zoo now have two Asian Small-clawed Otters. They moved into the former Capybara enclosure. The Capybara are still at the zoo and have been mixed with the capuchins.Before I forget again, D'Aguilar Wildlife also have Blackbuck.
The zoo had an actual otter enclosure though, did they not? Why put the otters into the Capybara enclosure instead of into the enclosure they made specifically for them?There was a small segment on Australian breakfast television (of all places
Darling Downs Zoo has announced the arrival of a pair of Golden Lion Tamarins. The zoo should now have all six species of callitrichid available in Australia!
Taronga Zoo now have Lions in their new African Savannah area. From the article:
3.0 Servals are now at Wildlife HQ - a six-week-old kitten who keepers are hand raising and a pair of older brothers. All of them arrived from Altina Wildlife Park.
I believe Crocodylus Park doesn’t have any tigers currently. Their male Rama died in May 2019 at the age of 17 (Security Check) and their female Durga passed away today at the age of 18 (Security Check).
im glad to hear they're obtaining more exotics - any idea where they would have come from?
