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zooboy28 said:
There were also several free-ranging species, including White-faced Saki Monkeys, but I'm not sure if these are still present.
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...and Javan langurs. They're a really nice surprise to see alongside the path in the primate area.
 
Singapore Zoo sent a 5-year old male Asiatic lion to Rotterdam - Blijdorp Zoo. His name is Aapel.

I think this is the second offspring of the Singapore breeding pair Khapat x Amba to be transferred to Europe in 2014/15. Both Singapore parents have wild born parentage I believe and originate from the Sakkarbaug Zoo in Gujarat, India (but must check on that assumption still).

What is the status with the Indian rhino? Female Mary from the US has been there for quite some time now and I have not heard much on progress with breeding? A swap of the male perhaps?
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
What is the status with the Indian rhino? Female Mary from the US has been there for quite some time now and I have not heard much on progress with breeding? A swap of the male perhaps?
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No success yet. Clearly the male is not a good breeding animal. Hopefully they can get a new stud soon.
 
Am I the only one thinking that this is weird: Try to get a new pair of inbred mutants but on the other hand watching for new bloodlines for cheetahs and lions?

By the way: Afaik, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari have (had) two different subspecies (Nubian and another one I forgot). So what kind of "African Lion" they are looking for?

Greetings to Singapore and hope to see you again (this time in Switzerland?), zooish.
 
zoomaniac said:
Am I the only one thinking that this is weird: Try to get a new pair of inbred mutants but on the other hand watching for new bloodlines for cheetahs and lions?

By the way: Afaik, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari have (had) two different subspecies (Nubian and another one I forgot). So what kind of "African Lion" they are looking for?

Greetings to Singapore and hope to see you again (this time in Switzerland?), zooish.
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Hi zoomaniac! Zurich is definitely on my to-visit list ;)

I seem to recall that all the lions were P.l.krugeri... I may be wrong. The new lion is from Emmen, which subspecies do they keep?

The new white tigers were a "business decision".
 
0.3 non-subspecific African Lions are due to arrive from CERZA in France this week
 
20 Mc Cord turtles arrived from Europe. Goal is to prepear the animals for a re-introduction project on Rori island, where the species became extinct by illigal turtle trapping. On Roti Island areas have been bought and protected so the new animals can live in safety.
The project is a cooperation from Singapore Zoo, the Turtle Island ( breeding station in Graz ), Zoo Munster, Zoo Stuttgart, Nordens Ark, Zoo Vienna, privat turtle-keepers / breeders and the Wildlife Conservation Society ( New York ).
 
vogelcommando said:
20 Mc Cord turtles arrived from Europe. Goal is to prepear the animals for a re-introduction project on Rori island, where the species became extinct by illigal turtle trapping. On Roti Island areas have been bought and protected so the new animals can live in safety.
The project is a cooperation from Singapore Zoo, the Turtle Island ( breeding station in Graz ), Zoo Munster, Zoo Stuttgart, Nordens Ark, Zoo Vienna, privat turtle-keepers / breeders and the Wildlife Conservation Society ( New York ).
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That is an interesting and encouraging project to hear about.

I should think within the coming years - if this becomes more than successful - that more current holders and breeders of the species will provide turtles for the release project.

Any further info to be found or project website for this?
 
Singapore Zoo has welcomed its first giraffe calf (a male) in 28 years.

Story here: https://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/tallest-sg50-baby-spotted-in-singapore-zoo/

Singapore Zoo proudly welcomed its first giraffe calf in 28 years on 31 August this year. At a statuesque 1.9 metres, he is the tallest SG50 baby, and is a symbol of Singapore soaring to new heights in the years following its Jubilee celebration.

The calf is the first offspring of both mom Roni and dad Growie, which arrived in Singapore Zoo in 2005, from Israel and the Netherlands respectively. The unnamed calf has since grown 40cm, and now stands at 2.3 metres.

During the calf’s first month, zookeepers kept them separated from the rest of the giraffe herd to allow mother and baby to bond, and to ensure the calf was nursing properly. Keepers also needed time to baby-proof the exhibit as a safety precaution before allowing the calf to explore its new surroundings. Existing barriers had to be modified to ensure the baby can explore the exhibit safely.

Gradually, mother and baby were reintroduced to the other two giraffes in the herd—Growie, the father, and Lucy, an unrelated female, which arrived in Singapore together with Roni. The conditioning process took close to three weeks, as keepers wanted to ensure the calf was accepted by the herd. All four are now comfortably sharing the exhibit and can regularly be seen grooming each other to strengthen their bonds.

Aside from the mother’s milk, the calf can now be seen nibbling on leaves and chopped vegetables such as carrots. He now spends his days exploring and running around in the exhibit at the Zoo’s Wild Africa zone. While he’s starting to get used to passing trams and visitors, he will still race back to the safety of mom’s towering presence when faced with something unfamiliar.

“Animal babies are always a cause for celebration as they are a good indication that the animals under our care feel comfortable and secure enough to breed in the environment that we’ve created for them. We hope the calf will tug at visitors’ heartstrings and inspire them to find out more about giraffes, and other animals that thrive in the same environment as these majestic creatures,” said Dr Cheng Wen-Haur, Chief Life Sciences Officer, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

Although listed as least concern on the IUCN* Red List of Threatened Species, habitat destruction and fragmentation are threats to giraffe populations. To a lesser degree, they are hunted for their meat, coat and tails. The tail is prized for good luck bracelets, fly whisks and string for sewing beads, while the coat is used for shield coverings.

The baby giraffe is adopted by GROW growing-up milk from Abbott Laboratories (Singapore) Pte Ltd. There are plans to conduct a naming contest to find a suitable name for the little one in coming months.

Those visiting Singapore Zoo are encouraged to take photos of the new addition and upload them with the hashtag #sg50babygiraffe. Visitors can follow updates on the baby giraffe’s development at SG50 Baby Giraffe.
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