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ISAO said:
3 blue-tailed bee-eaters joined Taipei Zoo, which means now Taipei has 12 (7.5) indivuduals. In the original group, 2 individuals hatched and raised by parents, but sadly they died in the end, even though, this is a new chapter of breeding this species in captivity.
栗喉蜂虎「菜鳥」穿山甲館報到 動物園團隊孵育技術再上層樓
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Nice additions and for the hatchings - this may happen in first successful broods. It bodes well for the future and with 7.5 blue-tailed bee eaters has a good population to build upon. I guess the group will be a stimulus for further breeding and hatching of youngsters.
 
ISAO said:
A female American bison (24 years old and 10 months) and a female unidentified tiger (23 years old and 8 months) passed away, which means Taipei now has no any bison or unidentified tiger (of course they still have 2 young Malayan tigers), also, a female 44-year-old Southern white rhinoceros died.
珍重再見！謝謝美洲野牛「角娃」、白犀牛「犀敏」和孟加拉虎「新春」相伴到老
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ISAO said:
The last one-humped camel passed away on 3 July, which was 26 years old.
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I think all these animals passing on means the zoo is in transition mode which is not necessarily a bad thing.

Firstly, all these mammals reached respectable ages and this is testament to good husbandry at the zoo. Secondly, it provides the Taipeh Zoo and curatorial / zoological management to make informed choices on the future animal collection and leaves ample space within the zoo for redevelopment and renovation of areas now devoid of animals.
 
Some future plans:
1. Introducing pure giraffes from EAZA or AZA.
2. Collaborating on Eastern bongos with SEAZA, introducing individuals from EAZA or AZA.
3. Applying for okapis in EAZA.
4. Introducing new Chinese red pandas from China.
5. Introducing new giant pandas from China.
6. Exchanging 1 female Malayan tiger with Singapore to get a male.
7. Signing ambassador agreement with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to introduce endemic Australian species such as wombats, Tasmanian devils, quokkas, tree kangaroos.
8. Introducing new koalas from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
9. Introducing new red-crowned cranes from Kushiro Zoo, Japan.
10. Transfering 1 female Western crowned-pigeon to Zoo Zürich, then introduce 1 male from Singapore to Taipei.
11. Discussing the possibility of introducing Ryukyu flying foxes from Japan.
12. Transfering 1 pair of sun bear to Maruyama Zoo, Japan.
13. Introducing 1 male Chapman's zebra and 2 Grevy's zebras from Japan.
14. Introducing earless monitor lizards from Prague Zoo.
 
According to Zootierliste, Taipei is one of 5 zoos with Chinese river otter and western fat-tailed dwarf lemur
One of 4 with Chinese pangolin
One of 3 with Taiwan rock macaque
One of 2 with Taiwan gem-faced civet
And the only one with Taiwan black bear, Taiwan wild boar, Taiwanese ferret badger and Taiwan sambar
 
ISAO said:
Taipei gave up introducing 2 male Grevy's zebras from Japan, which would come from Kyoto and Chiba, a 2-year-old individual and a 5-year-old individual, because the quarantine problems could not be resolved all the time.
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I do think this is a missed opportunity and it shows up the ridiculous nature of international transfer regulations between countries where endangered wildlife is concerned (and it is not just CITES or anything like that ...).


POST SCRIPTUM:
The main stumbling block usually are the stupendeous and often totally unblissfully ignorant stupidity on the part of veterinary authorities who are only able to deal with domesticated animals and pets and have no ****** blue whatsoever about wildlife, zoonosis nor what is actually required.
Plus the even greater part usually is taken up with the over-and-above hypocrisy involved that is favoring - the unhealthy status quo - livestock industry with all its issues with animal welfare and animal well being beyond the pale. Amen!
 
ISAO said:
Some future plans:
1. Introducing pure giraffes from EAZA or AZA.
2. Collaborating on Eastern bongos with SEAZA, introducing individuals from EAZA or AZA.
3. Applying for okapis in EAZA.
4. Introducing new Chinese red pandas from China.
5. Introducing new giant pandas from China.
6. Exchanging 1 female Malayan tiger with Singapore to get a male.
7. Signing ambassador agreement with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to introduce endemic Australian species such as wombats, Tasmanian devils, quokkas, tree kangaroos.
8. Introducing new koalas from Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
9. Introducing new red-crowned cranes from Kushiro Zoo, Japan.
10. Transfering 1 female Western crowned-pigeon to Zoo Zürich, then introduce 1 male from Singapore to Taipei.
11. Discussing the possibility of introducing Ryukyu flying foxes from Japan.
12. Transfering 1 pair of sun bear to Maruyama Zoo, Japan.
13. Introducing 1 male Chapman's zebra and 2 Grevy's zebras from Japan.
14. Introducing earless monitor lizards from Prague Zoo.
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Sorce from the future plan in 2024~2027:https://www-ws.gov.taipei/Download.ashx?u=LzAwMS9VcGxvYWQvNDMyL3JlbGZpbGUvMjE0OTkvOTI5MDEyNi9hNjlmYzYwMy0xMDUyLTQ5MjEtODJkNS00NGFiYTA3ZThhNmUucGRm&n=6Ie65YyX5biC56uL5YuV54mp5ZySNOW5tOioiOeVqygyMDI0LTIwMjcpLnBkZg==&icon=.pdf
 
1. Taipei started mixing 2 siamangs with 2 small-clawed otters.
2. Taipei Zoo, Taiwan will export 1 or 2 pairs of African penguins to Shanghai Zoo, China to be exchanged with 1 or 2 pairs of Chinese red pandas according to the MOU signed on Taipei-Shanghai City Forum on 17 December 2024.
 
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