Port Lympne Wild Animal Park Port Lympne Wild Animal Park News 2022
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if you think Johnson will give it up easily he wont he will cling to the job as long as he can....
I thought that politics was one of the banned subjects on this forum, but whilst this thread is still open... History shows with previous Conservative Prime Ministers ousted from power, that once the party and the back-benchers have 'ganged-up', then the departure process can be very speedy.
It depends what you mean by 'brand new'? They had Caracal previously in the not so distant past.
Ahh that will explain it then. Just a replacement, nice to see it back though
animallover22
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Are the Indian rhinos at the park now?
Alwaysevergreen
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One is, but its off show.
If you go out on one of the safari's you may see it, if its outside or in its pool, as you just past the second white rhino (Kifaru), as there is a gap down the side of his house, but he isn't on show yet, so if you see him, you see him, if you don't you don't.
And to think, if they’d have cracked it with the Sumatran rhino, PL potentially would now have FOUR rhino species on show. Where else could said that?
They were offered Indian Rhinos some years ago now, I believe they were 'rogue' animals from Kaziranga or another Indian park which had to be brought into captivity for their safe-keeping.. But PL refused them, perhaps related to their failure to breed the Sumatran species, which in itself may well have been due to the age and health of both the females they received. Though obviously, the care and breeding of Indian rhinos is much less complicated and has been achieved in many zoos.
As a result I believe EEP have been seeking new holders for surplus zoo-bred Indian rhinos recently, which is perhaps why PL have taken at least one on now. From the description it sounds like he's living in part of the old Asian Elephant area. And from his stated age his father would(?) be Jaffna who also sired calves during his loan previously from Basel to Whipsnade. Presumably at least one more will follow at some stage.
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The first sumatran rhino female was an aged animal which carries a leg injury from a poachers snare.The odds of her ever breeding were very low to none. I never knew the age of the second female but it had a sweet nature, If better options had of been available I believe they may of even managed to be them.
News announced today of a bear cub named Boki!!
He was born on 21st January but was rejected by his mum and the rest of the bears so has been handreared.
They are getting an enclosure ready for him to move into another enclosure where he will "hopefully" be joined by a playmate.
He was born on 21st January but was rejected by his mum and the rest of the bears so has been handreared.
They are getting an enclosure ready for him to move into another enclosure where he will "hopefully" be joined by a playmate.
Ambam 1990 - 2022
The team are devasted to announce the passing of Ambam, our celebrity gorilla.
The cherished ape sadly passed away from a heart attack at the very respectable age of 32. He achieved worldwide celebrity status at the park due to his unusual habit of walking upright like a human. He became an internet sensation in 2011 when a video posted on social media of him strolling around his enclosure went on to be viewed nearly six million times across the globe.
Ambam’s big personality and quirky mannerisms had established as a firm favourite with keepers and visitors alike.
“This is an extremely difficult loss for everyone on the team. Ambam was one of our iconic characters and we’d all watched him grow from a spirited youngster into the magnificent silverback he was. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.” – Simon Jeffrey, Animal Director.
Read more about Ambam's story: Celebrity Gorilla Ambam Passes Away
The team are devasted to announce the passing of Ambam, our celebrity gorilla.
The cherished ape sadly passed away from a heart attack at the very respectable age of 32. He achieved worldwide celebrity status at the park due to his unusual habit of walking upright like a human. He became an internet sensation in 2011 when a video posted on social media of him strolling around his enclosure went on to be viewed nearly six million times across the globe.
Ambam’s big personality and quirky mannerisms had established as a firm favourite with keepers and visitors alike.
“This is an extremely difficult loss for everyone on the team. Ambam was one of our iconic characters and we’d all watched him grow from a spirited youngster into the magnificent silverback he was. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.” – Simon Jeffrey, Animal Director.
Read more about Ambam's story: Celebrity Gorilla Ambam Passes Away
felis silvestris
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I watched those videos back, what a magnificent and interesting individual.
According to their website(I've just checked) it says they have 3:0 hybrids which I'm guessing are Cillian,Settanta & Sebastian unless Cillian has recently passed away? All 3 were born in 2003 & I believe at least 2 came from Ireland(Cillian & Settanta)
@Embu
Thanks Embu, your right with the 3 hybrid - they all born 2003
Cillian and Settanta came from Fota, Sebastian from Chester all in 2005.
The Species Report 01.01.22 show me only two hybrid bulls and Cillian still can´t find in the net
this year on an photo - last photos October/November2021 so think he is no longer there.
Thanks Embu, your right with the 3 hybrid - they all born 2003
Cillian and Settanta came from Fota, Sebastian from Chester all in 2005.
The Species Report 01.01.22 show me only two hybrid bulls and Cillian still can´t find in the net
this year on an photo - last photos October/November2021 so think he is no longer there.