I reckon the cage - suitably planted - would be a rather nice home for something along the lines of a golden cat, puma or cloudie.
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Why would they do that?
It is an annoying habit which some zoos seem to practice, in fact I think Newquay did the same once before when they took a male lion from Longleat some years ago. I personally think it is a ridiculous habit, there is absolutely no need to change an animals name. So what if they don`t like the name, or it does not "fit in" with their views.
For many reasons it is good to keep the same name - for a start, animals get used to their name, secondly and importantly, if an animal is studbook registered it is crucial that everyone knows which animal is which, name changes just lead to confusion.
sooty mangabey
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My knowledge of the place is rather dated, but nonetheless the lion house is a solid enough structure (if architecturally unremarkable) and the attached cage is a decent size. I just don't like seeing lions kept in pairs, purely as a 'show' - particularly not in a zoo which now has serious credentials.
Yes, I would think that, suitably adapted, this would make an excellent cage for a small cat species (the zoo already has a beautifully-done fishing cat exhibit), or another medium-sized carnivore (jackals would be nice!).
Or, roofed over, it could be a half-decent primate enclosure.
Just not ex safari park lions!
I suspect the reason a smallish zoo like Newquay with an increasingly diverse collection continues with Lions like this is as a draw for the summer visitors with children, who expect/are drawn to see 'big cats' rather than something smaller.
From memory they do look a bit 'big' for the enclosure though its far superior to the ridiculously tiny one they used to live in. If they were to replace them I think another medium-sized cat might be the order of the day. Leopards perhaps, as more in keeping with the general scale of the place?
From memory they do look a bit 'big' for the enclosure though its far superior to the ridiculously tiny one they used to live in. If they were to replace them I think another medium-sized cat might be the order of the day. Leopards perhaps, as more in keeping with the general scale of the place?
I think sooty mangabey has made an important point, the enclosure would need a roof for any species that needs to climb, which would include leopards. If they have money to spend, the lion and lynx enclosures could be combined and modified for a pair of leopards. If not, servals might be a possibility, and I doubt if they would need a roof.
Alan
It goes without saying they would need a roof for Leopards, at least for the enclosure as it is. I remember seeing Pumas in where I think the Lynx are now, too.
Concur with comments regarding changing the name. I could understand if the name was poor or possibly if Dartmoor have another animal with the same name.
Equally odd is that Newquay are bringing in a related individual to the female lion that they already have. One would hope that they will be prevented from breeding.
If not lions in that particular exhibit then snow leopard would work well. Might be wrong (not overly familiar with the fencing) but wouldn't have thought that NZ would have to net over the exhibit then.
Equally odd is that Newquay are bringing in a related individual to the female lion that they already have. One would hope that they will be prevented from breeding.
If not lions in that particular exhibit then snow leopard would work well. Might be wrong (not overly familiar with the fencing) but wouldn't have thought that NZ would have to net over the exhibit then.
From their facebook....
We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new lions to keep Amahle our female lioness company.
The new lions aren’t just any lions they are Amahle’s brother and sister, Boss and Semira. They arrived last week and have been settling in well. Amahle was delighted to see them and hasn’t left her sister’s side since.
This is the first time we have ever homed three lions but the decision was made after consultation with Longleat that it would be best to bring the family group back together as the cats would be much happier. They are now extremely happy and a well bonded pride.
It was an emotional moment for all involved reuniting the family.
We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new lions to keep Amahle our female lioness company.
The new lions aren’t just any lions they are Amahle’s brother and sister, Boss and Semira. They arrived last week and have been settling in well. Amahle was delighted to see them and hasn’t left her sister’s side since.
This is the first time we have ever homed three lions but the decision was made after consultation with Longleat that it would be best to bring the family group back together as the cats would be much happier. They are now extremely happy and a well bonded pride.
It was an emotional moment for all involved reuniting the family.
Newquay has announced a first British breeding of the black tree monitor (Varanus becarrii), with a single hatchling.
Pirate FM - News - PHOTOS: Black Monitor Lizard's Birth is UK First
Pirate FM - News - PHOTOS: Black Monitor Lizard's Birth is UK First
That has shocked me, I'm sure Newquay have held zebras for many years and they aren't exactly difficult to breed!
That has shocked me, I'm sure Newquay have held zebras for many years and they aren't exactly difficult to breed!
For many years in the past Newquay had either two, or a single Chapman/Damara-type female which shared a paddock with Red Lechwe (the paddock the Phillipine Deer now have) Only after they opened the 'Savanah-type' larger field did they get a both-sex Zebra group, though they've had them for quite some time now, presumably without breeding.
Sadly the Zebra foal mentioned earlier in the thread has died: Statement from Facebook
Sadly our Baby zebra (Megan) born 7 weeks ago has died of natural causes.
She started to show signs of deterioration on Tuesday afternoon but despite the best efforts of the keeping team and the veterinary team she was unable to be saved.
We are absolutely devastated and had all become very fond of this animal, she will be missed by staff, volunteers and visitors.
Sadly our Baby zebra (Megan) born 7 weeks ago has died of natural causes.
She started to show signs of deterioration on Tuesday afternoon but despite the best efforts of the keeping team and the veterinary team she was unable to be saved.
We are absolutely devastated and had all become very fond of this animal, she will be missed by staff, volunteers and visitors.
Article about the Red panda born about 7 weeks ago :
It's International Red Panda Day! - ZooBorns
It's International Red Panda Day! - ZooBorns
