Maybe it would be better titled 'no news' as the centre report on Facebook that they were tricked by Panambi who wasn't pregnant for the third time. Hopefully some more babies in time for the warmer weather instead.!
Chestnut Centre Conservation & Wildlife Park News 2012
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karoocheetah
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oh bugger :O( was looking forward to more Giant Otter Cubs too :O(
maybe it was a fiendish ploy to take last years cubs down to their establishment in the south??? One for the conspiracy theorists there.
maybe it was a fiendish ploy to take last years cubs down to their establishment in the south??? One for the conspiracy theorists there.
Well, your loss is my gain as I saw them for the first time at the New Forest place on Sunday.
karoocheetah
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ah finally :O)
They are great arn't they!!
They are great arn't they!!
karoocheetah
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I know - they are so curious and vocal by nature that they make a fantastic exhibit. Really want to see a large family group now as in the wild.
Chestnut Centre have cracked the breeding code though so they will have more soon I have faith!
Chestnut Centre have cracked the breeding code though so they will have more soon I have faith!
Well, the gestation period is only about 70 days, so they could easily still have young by the spring or summer!
karoocheetah
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Giant Otter Cubs Born again
Good News from the centres Facebook page
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Panambi our female Giant Otter has had her 3rd litter of cubs. We do not disturb the family at this time only 2 keepers (Becca and Kirsty) go to check and feed them. Peace and quiet is vital for the survival of the cubs therefore as always we isolate the Giant Otters from our visitors until we feel the group can cope with visitors - usually in about 6 weeks from birth. We can see on camera 3 cubs at the moment. We will keep everyone informed of progress.
woo hoo they really seem to have cracked it don't they.
Good News from the centres Facebook page
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Panambi our female Giant Otter has had her 3rd litter of cubs. We do not disturb the family at this time only 2 keepers (Becca and Kirsty) go to check and feed them. Peace and quiet is vital for the survival of the cubs therefore as always we isolate the Giant Otters from our visitors until we feel the group can cope with visitors - usually in about 6 weeks from birth. We can see on camera 3 cubs at the moment. We will keep everyone informed of progress.
woo hoo they really seem to have cracked it don't they.
Jordan-Jaguar97
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Good News from the centres Facebook page
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Panambi our female Giant Otter has had her 3rd litter of cubs. We do not disturb the family at this time only 2 keepers (Becca and Kirsty) go to check and feed them. Peace and quiet is vital for the survival of the cubs therefore as always we isolate the Giant Otters from our visitors until we feel the group can cope with visitors - usually in about 6 weeks from birth. We can see on camera 3 cubs at the moment. We will keep everyone informed of progress.
woo hoo they really seem to have cracked it don't they.
Brilliant news, and again rightly deserved after having them for so long - third breeding too, which is of course always brilliant news.
Sad news....
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karoocheetah
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sad indeed - such a shame as always.
