What if I ask the crocs nicely to not attack the monkey? Or give swords to the monkeys for self defense
just messing around but thank you, didn’t think it would work but woulda been kinda cool
Mixed species exhibit ideas
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just messing around but thank you, didn’t think it would work but woulda been kinda cool
Aardwolf
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It’s an exhibit mix that would work until it doesn’t. You could do it, and maybe have monkeys that are wise to the crocs, or crocs that are indifferent to the monkeys, or you could just be plain lucky. Years could potentially go by without incident. But eventually, someone is going to be careless and be in the wrong spot at the wrong time, when the croc happens to be there and in a bitey mood. It could take years, or it could happen the first day, but it will eventually happen
I know that kookaburras eat smaler birds. But could guam kingfischers be kept with smaller birds like finches or quails. ?
Paul.Haerle
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Which type of quail? Coturnix, Synocius, Colinus, Callipepla or others?
I definitely wouldn't mix the finches with Guam kingfishers.
Osedax
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I don't know much about Guam Kingfishers specifically, but Taronga has Forest Kingfishers with Gouldian Finches, Masked Finches, Crimson Finches, Blue-faced Parrotfinches, Java Sparrows, and Black-headed Mannikins across various aviaries, and has previously kept Sacred Kingfishers with Australian Zebra Finches, Chestnut-breasted Mannikins and Plum-headed Finches.
S. Venaticus
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Quick question... What about a walkthrough aviary that among other birds also has kookaburras? I've seen it before and was wondering if it was just reckless or the kookaburras for whatever reason didn't eat the other birds (which were small lorikeets for anyone wondering).
I imagine that kookaburras must occasionally take lorikeets. I've heard of them taking Budgies when mixed with them.
Osedax
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Lorikeets and kookaburras should be absolutely fine.
I second this, for I too have seen these two in a mixed setting, and within those places; they appeared to get along just fine.
Paul.Haerle
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Lorikeets can defend themselves better than small finches.
I don't think the combination of kookaburras and larger kingfishers with smaller birds outside of defensive parakeets is a good idea, because kookaburras and some larger kingfishers are at least nest robbers or stress smaller birds.
I don't think the combination of kookaburras and larger kingfishers with smaller birds outside of defensive parakeets is a good idea, because kookaburras and some larger kingfishers are at least nest robbers or stress smaller birds.
Paul.Haerle
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May with smaller kangaroos or in aviaries with larger parrots, Papuan hornbills, imperial pigeons, herons, ibises and ducks.
Osedax
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Although rare, there are a few examples - Wildlife Sydney mixes their Southern Cassowary with Red-legged Pademelon and various birds and ZooDoo Zoo mixes theirs with Tasmanian Pademelon.
Persephone
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Saker Falcon / Cinerous Vulture? No breeding of either. I don’t know if the sakers would really try to be aggressive towards a much larger bird when they don’t have the advantage of a 100 mile per hour dive.
Within a 2.5 acre / 1.012 hectare enclosure, what are the most compatible species of medium-to-large antelope that can coexist with a non-breeding dazzle of Grevy’s Zebra*?
(*in this scenario; the zebras in this grouping are all female)
(*in this scenario; the zebras in this grouping are all female)
MOG2012
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I believe Beisa Oryx, Lesser Kudu, and Grant's Gazelle would work
They are certainly options to consider, but for this mix, I am more-so looking for antelopes that are relatively cold-hardy while also being non-ornery / flighty.
MOG2012
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In this case, I would recommend Common Eland, Roan Antelope, and Sable Antelope
