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Beastking04 said:
I saw that species at the Denver Zoo back in 2022. Are they gone from there now?
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The Denver Zoo only recently aquired one of the species for the first time in the past few months, so you must be confusing them with a different species.

Thomas said:
A Tribute the zoo did for the 20th Anniversary of YouTube where the First Video was filmed and took place.
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I never realized that the first YouTube video was created by a zoo! Very cool!
 
wild boar said:
The Denver Zoo only recently aquired one of the species for the first time in the past few months, so you must be confusing them with a different species.
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I went over my photos, and you are right. They had Collared Mangabeys in 2022...
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
I just do not understand why the transport overseas was favoured over a regional redistribution of the individual Fijian iguanas. Europe holds pretty much all 3 recognised species of Fijian iguana....
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Or at least send the Crested to the Oceanian breeding program. However, given it took 8 years for the animals to finally get transferred to a permanent home, I can't say I want to complain too much about the animals finally getting distributed.
 
Great Argus said:
Or at least send the Crested to the Oceanian breeding program. However, given it took 8 years for the animals to finally get transferred to a permanent home, I can't say I want to complain too much about the animals finally getting distributed.
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If there is anything to be learned from this is that there ARE/WERE Brachylophus vitiensis in Europe. Why the Spanish authorities entered into this overseas transfer ... and not engage with the local European population will always be a mystery to us. Granted most exotic wildlife authorities are particularly ill-informed about animal collections, animal husbandry or existing facilities ready and able to take on new - and also confiscated / diseased - wildlife and absorb them into the regional zoo or private breeders' communities. Mind you: Court cases take so amazingly long that .... quite usually confiscated wildlife sit in unclear and less than ideal captive facilities before eventually released to the zoo or facility that took them in on temporary basis or to a zoo or conglomerate of facilities ready to take them on.

BTW: Both North American and European zoos have been ready to take on the species Brachylophus vitiensis for ex situ conservation breeding - it has been stated publicly by both zoo association working parties ... Incidentally, the European zoo association EAZA has functional programs for both B. fasciatus and B. bulabula. Australia with Fiji has operated a successful captive-breeding program for more than a decade....
 
Great Argus said:
Or at least send the Crested to the Oceanian breeding program. However, given it took 8 years for the animals to finally get transferred to a permanent home, I can't say I want to complain too much about the animals finally getting distributed.
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I think I know why it took this long ... There has been illegal trade with the species from 2 African nations into the private breeder community since 2009. The individuals confiscated in Spain may have come from this source ...!
 
Coelacanth18 said:
I can't remember to be honest - I moved quickly through that area, a tiger roaring up close to the glass had created a visitor choke point :p
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Fair enough :p That does tend to happen there. Hopefully, I can make it back over soon and see for myself. I have not quite kept up with my usual monthly visits this year :confused:

Coelacanth18 said:
Good to know... I found at least two unsigned exhibits in the Reptile House with animals (one had Green-and-Black Poison Frogs, the other some kind of viper) but I didn't have time to thoroughly check all of the terrariums without signage. I know at least one or two were filled with water.
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Unless there is explicitly an "Off Habitat" sign, all of the unsigned terraria do actually have inhabitants. It is just hard when you do not know what you're looking for :p In addition to the river vine snakes and the green-and-black poison dart frogs you've mentioned, there are also unsigned casque-headed iguana, western bearded anole, checkered gartersnake, mangrove pitviper, South American bushmaster, and painted batagur to name a few :D

Ituri said:
There was a fairly recent Tammar Wallaby import in the AZA, hoping that population grows enough to spread around a bit more.
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The tammar wallaby is the species I first thought of for the space. They do seem to be breeding quite regularly, so hopefully the population is able to take off where others have dwindled.

Max Blundell said:
Does the zoo still have Bontebok on show?, they are one of the antelope species I would love to see when I visit. Also I know the Pronghorn are not on show at the Safari Park but are they on show at the zoo? Thank you
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As reported by @ljc@thezoo, the bontebok are, luckily, back on display! But as @Coelacanth18 has stated, the pronghorn are also permanently off display at the Zoo, where they serve as bachelor holding.

wild boar said:
Are the black crested mangabeys being phased out of the zoo's collection and/or the Association of Zoos and Aquariums? I believe there are only a few left in San Diego, which is why I'm asking.
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San Diego, yes, the AZA? To be determined, I imagine... San Diego is down to one elderly individual, currently. The Zoo sent away the remainder of its breeding age animals a few years ago in an attempt to consolidate the remaining animals and bolster the population. There have been a handful of infants born over the past couple of years, but it is going to take dedication to save the population.
 
There are two new adult female lemurs that have arrived from Duke Lemur Center. Bijou, a Red Collared Lemur, has a breeding recommendation with male Pierre. Furia, a Coquerel’s Sifaka, has a breeding recommendation with male Bertarido. Both have now completed quarantine and introductions to their new mates. They are all now together on habitat in Africa Rocks along with the Ring Tailed Lemur females.
 
Sad news, Ramil, the zoo's male snow leopard who only had one eye, passed away last week according to the Facebook fan group for the zoo. This leaves the zoo with 0.1 Snow Leopard.
Focusing on the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park | Heart is breaking, just found out a couple of days ago about precious Ramil. | Facebook
ZooGirlSD said:
A baby Hamadryas Baboon was born April 3 to dam Lisa Marie and sire Zito.
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The baby boy baboon was given the name "Defari".
Focusing on the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park | He's getting around quite well on his own now, Hamadryas Baboon, and been given the name "Defari"...whitch means strength and individuality.....cool l... | Facebook
 
Iguana_Cabana said:
I only saw what appeared to be bulabula/fasciatus. Are we really sure there were any vitiensis in this shipment?
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the first animal shown is a B. vitiensis, so at the very least there is one vitiensis in the shipment

23K views · 1.1K reactions | Eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas have safely arrived at the San Diego Zoo after being rescued in Spain from illegal wildlife trafficking The iguanas were among more than 600 reptiles intercepted by Spanish authorities in 2017 and, at the directive of the Fijian government, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and its partners in Fiji and Spain have spent the last eight years working to bring the iguanas to San Diego. Here, skilled experts will work to understand each individual and how they may contribute to the conservation of this vibrant species for years to come. #collaborativeconservation #fijianiguana #sandiegozoo | San Diego Zoo
 
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