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Zoofan15 said:
I don’t know Monarto’s plans, but it seems obvious Putra Mas and Pak Boon would be allowed to have 2-3 calves over a similar time frame.
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Putra Mas is a very spritely and active male, hes always bouncing around at perth zoo I hear :). They'll get him to work as soon as possible with Pak Boon when he settles into his new enclosure which is larger than the entire zoo precinct hes in right now!

We're expecting female calves, but we wouldn't mind a male to see those impressive tusk genes continue. We'll try and pump as many calves out of pak boon as is safe, as soon as possible. Tang mo, Burma, and Permai will act as the invaluable aunties to the new calves.
 
Luke899 said:
Putra Mas is a very spritely and active male, hes always bouncing around at perth zoo I hear :). They'll get him to work as soon as possible with Pak Boon when he settles into his new enclosure which is larger than the entire zoo precinct hes in right now!

We're expecting female calves, but we wouldn't mind a male to see those impressive tusk genes continue. We'll try and pump as many calves out of pak boon as is safe, as soon as possible. Tang mo, Burma, and Permai will act as the invaluable aunties to the new calves.
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Putra Mas was first observed mounting Permai in 2005, so I’m hopeful this indicates he will be successful in mating the viable cow Pak Boon. She’s a proven natural breeder, so I’m not expecting any issues from her end.

Bringing four cows (from three herds) together will be a challenge but considering the personalities of those involved, it would come as no surprise to see Pak Boon emerge as the matriarch early on; with Burma and Permai conceding leadership of the herd to her. There’s the potential for divisions to form in established herds of unrelated females; but this is more common when cows have built up a family lineage and Pak Boon is a long way off having the support of adult daughters.

Two daughters from Pak Boon (to give the best succession) and one son (to create a male line from Putra Mas) would be ideal over the next decade.
 
Swanson02 said:
Saw this cool clip, don't know if it has been shared on here before -

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Safe to say Monarto's black rhinos are getting some extra unintended enrichment
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I guess ... it is more at the detriment of the kangaroo than the rhino. Black rhinos have been known to not take kindly to intruders on their territory.

Given the terrain and zoo environment I do think that it is inevitable that Kangaroos get into exhibits. I don't think that there are relevant safety barriers that can provide that security. Aside part of the WPZ site is a natural range area with resident wildlife populations ... and that is not about to change (as I do hope it will remain intact ...).
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
I guess ... it is more at the detriment of the kangaroo than the rhino. Black rhinos have been known to not take kindly to intruders on their territory.

Given the terrain and zoo environment I do think that it is inevitable that Kangaroos get into exhibits. I don't think that there are relevant safety barriers that can provide that security. Aside part of the WPZ site is a natural range area with resident wildlife populations ... and that is not about to change (as I do hope it will remain intact ...).
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There’s a reason black rhinoceros typically aren’t held in mixed species exhibits. Intrusion of wildlife into zoo exhibits is inevitable. Rabbits are common visitors to Hamilton Zoo’s chimpanzee troop and Monarto’s chimpanzees (namely the alpha) have dealt with snakes.
 
Zoofan15 said:
There’s a reason black rhinoceros typically aren’t held in mixed species exhibits. Intrusion of wildlife into zoo exhibits is inevitable. Rabbits are common visitors to Hamilton Zoo’s chimpanzee troop and Monarto’s chimpanzees (namely the alpha) have dealt with snakes.
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You should separate a rather traditionally held (mis-)concept(ion) that black rhino are intolerant of other species within modern zoo based animal exhibits from the view that solitary by nature species like black rhino will not live alongside other wildlife within range states.

Same is true for the Savannah concept of zebra - gnu or buffalo aggregations in nature vis a vis multi species exhibits in modern day zoos that provide ample space for allowing both species to be maintained in a multi species environment / exhibit.

Given sufficient space and or a design that has a 2 way barrier for multi species presentation of wild animals in an open range / savannah concept will and do work! Immediate and poignant examples of more advanced thought process multi species exhibits that present this model very well are the Ree Park in Ebeltoft, Denmark and the Leipzig Zoo in Germany. This is a commendable approach to be followed by others.

I would add that the same is true for Indian greater one-horned rhino where increasingly some zoos do go for the multi species presentation and do this most effectively. An immediate example in Europe is the Chester Zoo (with Burma brow-antlered deer).
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
You should separate a rather traditionally held (mis-)concept(ion) that black rhino are intolerant of other species within modern zoo based animal exhibits from the view that solitary by nature species like black rhino will not live alongside other wildlife within range states.

Same is true for the Savannah concept of zebra - gnu or buffalo aggregations in nature vis a vis multi species exhibits in modern day zoos that provide ample space for allowing both species to be maintained in a multi species environment / exhibit.

Given sufficient space and or a design that has a 2 way barrier for multi species presentation of wild animals in an open range / savannah concept will and do work! Immediate and poignant examples of more advanced thought process multi species exhibits that present this model very well are the Ree Park in Ebeltoft, Denmark and the Leipzig Zoo in Germany. This is a commendable approach to be followed by others.

I would add that the same is true for Indian greater one-horned rhino where increasingly some zoos do go for the multi species presentation and do this most effectively. An immediate example in Europe is the Chester Zoo (with Burma brow-antlered deer).
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Well said, The San Diego Safari Park had/has kept Black rhino in a muti species exhibit for some time!
 
Two Brush-tailed bettong joeys have been born:

A win for conservation! New births announced on Endangered Species Day - Adelaide Zoo

The hoppy news continues at Monarto Safari Park with a routine pouch check revealing two Brush-tailed Bettongs are carrying joeys in their pouches.

“The joeys are in the very early stages of development and are the size of a jellybean. They are attached to mum’s teat inside her pouch and will start to poke their heads out around the three to four month mark.
 
Zoofan15 said:
Two Brush-tailed bettong joeys have been born:

A win for conservation! New births announced on Endangered Species Day - Adelaide Zoo

The hoppy news continues at Monarto Safari Park with a routine pouch check revealing two Brush-tailed Bettongs are carrying joeys in their pouches.

“The joeys are in the very early stages of development and are the size of a jellybean. They are attached to mum’s teat inside her pouch and will start to poke their heads out around the three to four month mark.
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A welcome breeding achievement.

Is there room to expand the program to other zoos?
 
Zorro said:
Well said, The San Diego Safari Park had/has kept Black rhino in a muti species exhibit for some time!
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Osedax said:
I don't think San Diego still does, but other zoos such as the Living Desert keep black rhinos mixed with other species.
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The Safari Park used to; they no longer have Black Rhinos. It's usually the larger ungulate species they have issues with (Giraffe, buffalo ect.). In the US, smaller antelope species, cheetah and several large bird species have been trialed with reasonable success.
 
The Perth elephants could be arriving as late as the end of 2025 now (not May 2025):

Ultimately it will depend on the bull’s progress with training, which will recommence after his musth cycle. Here’s hoping we don’t have a repeat of Adelaide’s giraffe (or 2000’s Putra Mas). :p

Why Perth Zoo elephants will stay in WA for longer

“Putra Mas typically experiences musth from summer to April or May. Once he’s out of this annual hormonal period our wonderful keepers will be able to recommence preparing him for the move.

“In addition to timing the move around musth, we would also avoid moving the elephants in the hotter months and are therefore now aiming to pack our trunks in mid to late 2025.”
 
Zoofan15 said:
The Perth elephants could be arriving as late as the end of 2025 now (not May 2025):

Ultimately it will depend on the bull’s progress with training, which will recommence after his musth cycle. Here’s hoping we don’t have a repeat of Adelaide’s giraffe (or 2000’s Putra Mas). :p

Why Perth Zoo elephants will stay in WA for longer

“Putra Mas typically experiences musth from summer to April or May. Once he’s out of this annual hormonal period our wonderful keepers will be able to recommence preparing him for the move.

“In addition to timing the move around musth, we would also avoid moving the elephants in the hotter months and are therefore now aiming to pack our trunks in mid to late 2025.”
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I'd be highly disappointed if we ended up with another Adelaide Zoo Giraffe situation. This move would greatly improve Putra Mas' social and physical welfare.

Worst case why don't they move Permai over separately earlier? Allows her time to bond with Burma and gives Perth extra exhibit space to deal with cycling Putra Mas.
 
Swanson02 said:
I'd be highly disappointed if we ended up with another Adelaide Zoo Giraffe situation. This move would greatly improve Putra Mas' social and physical welfare.

Worst case why don't they move Permai over separately earlier? Allows her time to bond with Burma and gives Perth extra exhibit space to deal with cycling Putra Mas.
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That actually sounds like a good idea!
 
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