Malayan tapirs in Europe

In Stuttgart, the young tapir Mashuri, born last year, died.

Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten Stuttgart on Instagram: "Freud und Leid liegen nahe beieinander. Erst vor kurzem durften wir uns über Nachwuchs bei den Servalen und bei den seltenen Säbelantilopen freuen, jetzt müssen wir an anderer Stelle Abschied nehmen: Schabrackentapir Mashuri ist tot. Nach dreiwöchiger Krankheit ist das Jungtier, welches im vergangenen August zur Welt kam, verstorben. Mashuri war seit Beginn der Erkrankung in medizinischer Behandlung. Wir haben bis zuletzt gehofft, dass sie sich erholt. Die Obduktion ergab, dass das Tapirweibchen an einer Lungenentzündung verstarb. Diese war die Folge einer eitrigen Fußverletzung. Trotz intensiver medizinischer Betreuung durch die Wilhelma-Tierärzt*innen und externer Expert*innen erlag das Jungtier Ende Juli der Infektion. Ihre Erkrankung ließ sich Mashuri längere Zeit nicht anmerken. Wildtiere wissen Schmerzen gut zu verbergen, da sie in der Natur sonst schneller zur Beute von Raubtieren werden. Wir möchten uns bei unseren Tierpfleger*innen und Tierärzt*innen für ihren Einsatz bedanken. Mashuri war das erste Jungtier bei den Schabrackentapiren in der Wilhelma seit 1979. Ihre Eltern Penang und Maya leben seit 2018 beziehungsweise 2019 in Stuttgart. Nach 13 Monaten Tragzeit wurde im Sommer 2022 Mashuri geboren. Für Maya und Penang war sie jeweils der erste Nachwuchs. 1 Lisa-Marie Grimmer; 2-3 Sabine Tomas; 4 Harald Knitter #abschied #wilhelma #meinewilhelma #stuttgart #tapir #malayantapir #schabrackentapir #farewell"
 
A Male Malayan tapir was born at Zoo Leipzig on 17 September. Although the cub did drink regularly by its mother Laila, it did not seem to develop well and was not as stable and active as it should have been. This is why he received extra help, such as extra milk. Today, his condition deteriorated rapidly and it was decided to euthanise him.

Source: Facebook Zoo Leipzig
 
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I have made a list of the current population to start the beginning of the year with. The list was made using updates done by the zoos themselves and some Holding Request I did at Species360 this year.

If you see a mistake in the list, or you know more about one of the animals, please let me know.

There are currently 46 (24,22,0) Malayan tapirs in Europe (to my knowledge).

BELGIUM – 2 (1,1,0)
ZOO Antwerpen (1,1,0)
1,0 Baku (19-05-2016, Edinburgh Zoo)
0,1 Nakal (11-09-2010, Artis)

CZECH REPUBLIC – 5 (3,2,0)
Zoo Praha (1,1,0)
1,0 Niko (08-12-1996, Tierpark Berlin)
0,1 Indah (26-09-2008, Edinburgh Zoo)

Zoo Ústí nad Labem (1,0,0)
1,0 Copasih (21-01-2008, Port Lympne)

Zoo Zlín (1,1,0)
1,0 Coffee (29-12-2022, Zoo Zlín)
0,1 Nadira (03-10-2011, Edinburgh Zoo)

DENMARK – 3 (2,1,0)
Copenhagen Zoo (2,1,0)
1,0 Krau (01-11-2013, Copenhagen Zoo)
1,0 Nuang (16-02-23, Copenhagen Zoo)
0,1 Betka (08-08-2016, Zoo Zlín)

FRANCE – 15 (8,7,0)
CERZA (1,2,0)
1,0 Kedua (10-09-2014, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Indira (27-01-2007, Zoo Antwerpen)
0,1 Tumpat (19-01-2007, Artis)

Zoo La Boissière du Doré (2,1,0)
1,0 Kejutan (25-09-2011, Port Lympne)
1,0 Rakiju (14-09-2023, Zoo La Boissière du Doré)
0,1 Raja (07-10-2016, Zoo Antwerpen)

Zoo Lyon (1,1,0)
1,0 Baru (09-02-2013, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Pinola (28-01-2012, Tiergarten Nürnberg)

Zoo Mulhouse (1,1,0)
1,0 Manado (12-01-2012, Port Lympne)
0,1 Bukit (03-11-2020, Copenhagen Zoo)

Le Zoo du Jardin des Plantes (1,0,0)
1,0 Tengah (17-11-2014, ZooParc de Beauval)

ZooParc de Beauval (1,1,0)
1,0 Tioman (27-12-2008, Artis)
0,1 Utari (16-08-2019, Zoo Antwerpen)

Trégomeur Zoo (1,1,0)
1,0 Balu (27-07-2018, Zoo Zlín)
0,1 Tahan (04-08-2020, CERZA)

GERMANY – 7 (3,4,0)
Zoo Dortmund (1,0,0)
1,0 Jinak (01-02-2000, Zoo Dortmund)

Zoo Leipzig (0,1,0)
0,1 Laila (03-04-2009, Tiergarten Nürnberg)

Tiergarten Nürnberg (1,2,0)
1,0 Morse (19-04-2020, Zoo Praha)
0,1 Indy (02-11-2019, Zoo Zlín)
0,1 Palita (20-11-2023, Tiergarten Nürnberg)

Wilhelma Stuttgart (1,1,0)
1,0 Penang (04-08-2016, Diergaarde Blijdorp)
0,1 Maya (17-09-2017, Edinburgh Zoo)

NETHERLANDS – 2 (1,1,0)
Diergaarde Blijdorp (1,1,0)
1,0 Ketiga (02-06-2016, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Pooh (??-12-2011, Copenhagen Zoo)

POLAND – 3 (2,1,0)
Zoo Lodz (1,0,0)
1,0 Willy (04-12-2021, Zoo Antwerpen)

Zoo Plock (1,1,0)
1,0 Keenam (08-09-2016, Artis)
0,1 Krissy (02-10-2021, Diergaarde Blijdorp)

SPAIN – 2 (1,1,0)
Bioparc Fuengirola (1,1,0)
1,0 Mekong (31-12-2014, Edinburgh Zoo)
0,1 Rawa (02-05-2017, ZooParc de Beauval)

UNITED KINGDOM – 7 (3,4,0)
Chester Zoo (1,2,0)
1,0 Betong (24-08-2012, Artis)
0,1 Margery (04-03-2012, Belfast Zoo)
0,1 Nessa (30-11-2022, Chester Zoo)

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (2,2,0)
1,0 Mogli (11-12-2009, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Nias (01-11-2014, Port Lympne)
0,1 Tengui (22-02-2006, Port Lympne)
0,1 Queenie (23-06-2014, Belfast Zoo)

Besides this list, this time I have also made a short overview of what, as far as I know, happened within the European population last year.

Births
To my knowledge, 3 Malayan tapirs have been born last year that are currently still alive. They are 2 males and 1 female.

Deaths
To my knowledge, 3 Malayan tapirs died last year. They are 2 males and 1 female.

Transfers
To my knowledge, 4 Malayan tapirs have moved to other zoos last year.

Holders
In 2023, one new holder for Malaysian tapir was welcomed, this being Zoo Lodz.
 
Malayan tapir Laila at Zoo Leipzig will soon move to another zoo in Germany (my guess is Zoo Dortmund). After that, a new young pair of Malayan tapirs will move to Zoo Leipzig.

Source: Episode 1081 of Elefant, Tiger & Co.
 
MennoPebesma said:
A Malayan tapir was born at ZooParc de Beauval on the night of 24 to 25 April. Parents of the youngster are Tioman and Utari.

Source: Facebook Zoo de Beauval
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The young is a female. She has been given the name Jaya.

Source: Facebook Zoode Beauval

MennoPebesma said:
Malayan tapir Laila at Zoo Leipzig will soon move to another zoo in Germany (my guess is Zoo Dortmund). After that, a new young pair of Malayan tapirs will move to Zoo Leipzig.

Source: Episode 1081 of Elefant, Tiger & Co.
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Laila moved from Zoo Leipzig to Zoo Dortmund yesterday. A new breeding pair will soon arrive in Leipzig with animals from Denmark and England.

Source: Facebook Zoo Leipzig
 
One-year-old Malayan tapir male Nuang has moved from Copenhagen Zoo to Zoo Leipzig. A female will also arrive soon from an English zoo. It is hoped that they will form a new breeding pair.

Source: Facebook Zoo Leipzig
 
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