North American Sloth Bear Population

[Nile Hippo Expert]

0.1 Lila (Bhutan x Kushali) is moving from Woodland Park Zoo to Brookfield Zoo as mentioned by @MeiLover in both of their news threads.
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[Kevin Miller]

Would it be ok if I start working on an updated population list?

 

[MeiLover]

Would it be ok if I start working on an updated population list?

That is usually left to the person that originally created the list.

 

[Kevin Miller]

That is usually left to the person that originally created the list.

Got it, hopefully once the summer rolls around we will be able to get an updated list.

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

I doubt there are zoo intentionally managing Sri Lankan sloth bears, however it's likely at least the Woodland Park pairings might yield pure Sri Lankan sloth bears. Personally, I'm more concerned though with having a genetically healthy sloth bear population, which would mean more zoos need to start having breeding success.

It be rather easy to import some surplus sloth bears from the CZA/India(n) Subcontinent area. Plenty abound. I would favour the Sri Lankans to go back to Sri Lanka proper.

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

It be rather easy to import some surplus sloth bears from the CZA/India(n) Subcontinent area. Plenty abound. I would favour the Sri Lankans to go back to Sri Lanka proper.

I will give you guys a list shortly. Certainly ZIMS does not have most of the Indian Subcontinent zoos around.

 

[King of Komodo Dragons]

The cubs are now on exhibit at Zoo Miami

Baby sloth bears make first appearance at Zoo Miami

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

The Philadelphia Zoo announced they will be transferring 1.0 Harper and 1.0 Kelce to the Lee Richardson Zoo in sometime in late spring/early summer.

TRADE ALERT: KELCE & HARPER HEADED TO... We have some bittersweet news to share: our one-and-a-half-year-old sloth bear cubs Kelce and Harper will be... | By Philadelphia ZooFacebook

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

21-year-old 0.1 Hani from Brookfield moved to the Little Rock Zoo in early April.
Little Rock Zoo

 

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21-year-old 0.1 Hani from Brookfield moved to the Little Rock Zoo in early April.
Little Rock Zoo

It's crazy how much her face resembles her father ... if I didn't know any better I'd have thought the bear in the photos was Goof. Especially interesting since her daughter much more closely resembled Hani's mother.

 

[Kevin Miller]

21-year-old 0.1 Hani from Brookfield moved to the Little Rock Zoo in early April.
Little Rock Zoo

Out of all the places, why Little Rock? I can’t remember, but how many exhibit's do they have for the Sloth Bears? Just don’t understand why Little Rock was chosen, as I would think other facilities would have more room.

 

[Jambo]

Out of all the places, why Little Rock? I can’t remember, but how many exhibit's do they have for the Sloth Bears? Just don’t understand why Little Rock was chosen, as I would think other facilities would have more room.

They have four exhibits so they are able to accommodate Hani.

 

[Kevin Miller]

They have four exhibits so they are able to accommodate Hani.

Does that include the former Grizzly Bear exhibit? The only downside is that those 4 exhibits are insanely small!

 

[Jambo]

Does that include the former Grizzly Bear exhibit? The only downside is that those 4 exhibits are insanely small!

Yes it does; the exhibits are definitely on the small side but are adequate for them.

 

[Lycaon]

Given how Khali and Hani are up there in age, I'd assume the SSP is using Little Rock for surplus Sloth Bears. I doubt they would try and breed with 4 total sloth bears on display.

 

[MeiLover]

Given how Khali and Hani are up there in age, I'd assume the SSP is using Little Rock for surplus Sloth Bears. I doubt they would try and breed with 4 total sloth bears on display.

Hani hasn’t been able to breed successfully for the last 11 years, so her breeding days are definitely over.

 

[Lycaon]

Hani hasn’t been able to breed successfully for the last 11 years, so her breeding days are definitely over.

And I’d have to speculate that they don’t plan on breeding Khali either, since she’s getting up there in age, and is from a decently-represented line.

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

And I’d have to speculate that they don’t plan on breeding Khali either, since she’s getting up there in age, and is from a decently-represented line.

Holding deemed surplus or non-reproductive individuals for the AZA Sloth Bear SSP is also a facility function and task for zoos involved with this program. It is very commendable that the Little Rock Zoo provides that accomodation (even though their Arkansas environment and financial situation is more challenging than the richer up north zoos and collections).

 

[Jambo]

Keesha has died at Miami aged 28.

Zoo Miami announces deaths of long-time residents ‘Tango’ and ‘Keesha’ - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

 

[Kevin Miller]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but was it ever reported that 15 year old Priya at Idaho Falls Zoo gave birth to 2 cubs on November 14, 2023. I don’t know the gender of the cubs, but their names are Mowgli and Baloo. The cubs made their public debut in April. The sire would be the now deceased Mick.
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus on Instagram: "It is always exciting news to share about new animals and what isn’t cuter than two sloth bear cubs?! These two boys, Mowgli and Baloo, were born on November 14, 2023 to their proud mom, Priya. Mowgli and Baloo are curious little balls of energy! They are eager to explore their new home and we hope you are as eager to come and meet them as we were! **Please note that viewing the cubs will be weather dependent and that some days their older sibling Jagger may be on exhibit instead. #idahofallszoo #slothbear #visitidaho #getwild #eastidaho #idahofalls #zooanimals #zookeeper #zoolife"