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On May 16, the Montreal biodome acquired 6.6 chinstrap penguins from Seaworld San Antonio. They are in the Sub-Antartic ecosystem exhibit. There is a total of 173 individuals in 8 facilities in the AZA. I visited Montreal Biodome on May 14, I think I saw them. I am going to check my photos.
https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/meet-chinstrap-penguins-biodome
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I indeed saw them on May 14. I did saw around 3 individuals. They were introduced maybe before May 14. They are a very cool species. I will try to post in the Montreal Biodome gallery in the next few days
 
Piece of 2024 News Worth Mentioning:

On February 7th, the biodome announced they acquired 2+ Panamanian golden frogs from the Vancouver Aquarium in British Columbia. The frogs later successfully bred.

https://espacepourlavie.ca/blogue/e...opulations-and-conservation-breeding-programs

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On June 13th, the biodome announced they acquired a blue-billed curassow from the Nashville Zoo in Tennessee which is on exhibit.

https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/arrival-blue-billed-curassow-biodome

On August 1st, the biodome announced that 2 turquoise tanagers hatched in late April and late May respectively, and are on display. The biodome also announced they acquired a (0.1) turquoise tanager from the Denver Zoo in Colorado in November 2023.

Espace pour la vie
https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/successful-turquoise-tanager-breeding-biodome
 
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Other Late 2024 News Not Mentioned:
On September 27th, the biodome announced they raised and released 2,607 western chorus frog tadpoles into the wild.

https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/positive-2024-report-western-chorus-frog-conservation-program

On September 20th, the biodome announced that a skate hatched (though they do not specify whether it is a little skate or a winter skate) which is the first for Montreal Biodome since 2019.

https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/news/birth-skate-biodome

On October 9th, the biodome announced they are in the process of reorganizing/adding new plant species into the Gulf of St. Lawerence area which will be completed between 2024-2025.

https://espacepourlavie.ca/blogue/en/rediscovering-gulf-st-lawrence-flora-biodome

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On March 16th, the biodome announced that a king penguin hatched on January 24th which is now on exhibit.

25K views · 300 reactions | Le 24 janvier, un manchot royal est né au Biodôme, rejoignant une colonie de cinq individus. Depuis sa naissance, le poussin est vigoureux et suit bien les étapes attendues de son développement. Les manchots royaux sont une espèce avec un statut « Préoccupation mineure » selon UICN, Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature. Actuellement, nous comptons 286 individus dans 17 institutions accréditées par l’Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Les populations en milieu naturel se sont reconstituées, mais demeurent à risque avec les menaces associées au réchauffement climatique. Le Biodôme abrite cinq espèces de manchots. Profitez de votre visite pour observer ce poussin dans l’écosystème des Îles subantarctiques : https://bit.ly/43AEWaG ***** On January 24, a king penguin was born at the Biodôme, joining a colony of five individuals. Since birth, the chick has been vigorous and following the expected stages of development. King penguins are a species with “Lower Concern” status according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). There are currently 286 individuals in 17 institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Populations in the wild have recovered, but remain at risk from the threats associated with global warming. The Biodôme is home to five species of penguin. Take advantage of your visit to observe this chick in the Subantarctic Islands ecosystem: https://bit.ly/43AEWaG | Espace pour la vie
 
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