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Release of Endangered Lord Howe Island Woodhens

Taronga Zoo have announced on their Facebook page the re-release of the last of 159 endangered Lord Howe Island woodhens, following the successful eradication of rats and other invasive predators on the island.

It has been referred to as “the largest single conservation act" in NSW history.”

The birds were cared for by Taronga Zoo and other facilities over the last nine months.

Read more here:

https://www.smh.com.au/environment/...sOE0WnM9XwaDXCWHsyOqbwpGX0ls31c8Ck-9Px6KvhJvI
 
Zoofan15 said:
Release of Endangered Lord Howe Island Woodhens

Taronga Zoo have announced on their Facebook page the re-release of the last of 159 endangered Lord Howe Island woodhens, following the successful eradication of rats and other invasive predators on the island.

It has been referred to as “the largest single conservation act" in NSW history.”

The birds were cared for by Taronga Zoo and other facilities over the last nine months.

Read more here:

https://www.smh.com.au/environment/...sOE0WnM9XwaDXCWHsyOqbwpGX0ls31c8Ck-9Px6KvhJvI
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How many individual birds did the entire program take out and brought back after rodent eradication ops on Lord Howe Isl.?
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
How many individual birds did the entire program take out and brought back after rodent eradication ops on Lord Howe Isl.?
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The population of adult birds on the island was 232 in 2016. This was down from 250 in 2008.

85% of the wild population were rounded up in 2019 according to this article:

'A nasty place at the moment': Lord Howe Island tense as rat baiting begins

This means assuming no breeding took place in captivity, the population had declined to around 187 (187 x 0.85 = 159) prior to capture. Either that or a number of them died while in captivity for nine months.
 
Nyota the Giraffe has passed away at the impressive age of 28. She was born at Taronga in 1992 and had several age-related problems in her later years. This leaves the zoo with 1.1 giraffe.
Taronga Zoo Sydney
 
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Nyota the Giraffe has passed away at the impressive age of 28. She was born at Taronga in 1992 and had several age-related problems in her later years. This leaves the zoo with 1.1 giraffe.
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That's an impressive age. Nyota's maternal line stretches back to the import of her great great grandmother (a purebred Masai giraffe) in 1935:

Mighty (1935) > Hazel (1953) > Faye (1975) > Hope (1983) > Nyota (1992)

Nyota was one of the last giraffes born at Taronga Zoo. The last calf was born five months later in June 1992 and lived for three days.
 
Nisha said:
Yes, I have a copy. Is there anything in particular you want to know about it, or do you just want a general review?
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I was hoping that somewhere on ZooChat there would be a mini-review, but it's not a big deal as I already ordered a copy. :)
 
Update on New African Savannah:

During a recent podcast released by Taronga Zoo with the zoo's CEO it was mentioned that the African Savannah is ready for opening [mentioned around 18:33 in the podcast in the link below]. On my visit a few months ago it looked almost ready for the animals with most of the trees and vegetation already planted. In regards to when the lions are arriving, I quote the interview, "a little bit later on."
Zoo Life in Lockdown
 
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WhistlingKite24 said:
Update on New African Savannah:

During a recent podcast released by Taronga Zoo with the zoo's CEO it was mentioned that the African Savannah is ready for opening [mentioned around 18:33 in the podcast in the link below]. On my visit a few months ago it looked almost ready for the animals with most of the trees and vegetation already planted. In regards to when the lions are arriving, I quote the interview, "a little bit later on."
Zoo Life in Lockdown
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Very exciting. Maya should be leaving TWPZ and headed to Sydney soon then :)
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
And Maya is a .... (lioness?)?
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Yes she is a lioness (born 2011) currently at Taronga Western Plains Plains. She is currently living alone. A quote from a recent article about her future move to Sydney:

"Lazarus leaves behind his companion Maya and keepers are ensuring her welfare is paramount. The team are spending more time with her and doing behavioural enrichment. Plans are being made for Maya to be transferred to Taronga Zoo, Sydney in the coming months where she will be paired with another male Lion."

Farewell Lazarus
 
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WhistlingKite24 said:
Yes she is a lioness (born 2011) currently at Taronga Western Plains Plains. She is currently living alone. A quote from a recent article about her future move to Sydney:

"Lazarus leaves behind his companion Maya and keepers are ensuring her welfare is paramount. The team are spending more time with her and doing behavioural enrichment. Plans are being made for Maya to be transferred to Taronga Zoo, Sydney in the coming months where she will be paired with another male Lion."

Farewell Lazarus
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It will be interesting to see where the male comes from, and if they will be bred. Personally, I don’t think they will as Maya is currently nine. Female lionesses have been noted to breed up until the age of fifteen, though their reproduction usually starts to decline at the age of eleven. Melbourne Zoo have two brothers, but the article states she will only be paired with one male, and I doubt the brothers will be separated. Maybe the one of the older Monarto males (Inkosi or Jelani)?
 
Taronga Zoo has officially announced that the zoo’s two Giraffe - Jimiyu and Zarafa have now moved back into their original exhibit overlooking Sydney Harbour. From the zoo’s Facebook page:
The move is officially over!

Our most iconic residents, giraffes Jimiyu and Zarafa, have made the short but mighty journey up the hill to reclaim their iconic position overlooking sparkling Sydney Harbour

Tune in today's Keeper Talk with our host Hayden and Ungulate Supervisor Gabe as they give you an insight into just how involved this tall order was!

#tarongatv #forthewild
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Source: Taronga Zoo's Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=682864575832512
 
Taronga Zoo is reopening on the 1st June. From their Facebook page:
**IMPORTANT UPDATE!**

In March we had to temporarily close Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo to ensure the safety of our guests, staff and animals and to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Since this time Taronga has been working closely with the NSW Health Department and the State and Federal Governments, and now we are extremely thrilled to announce that from Monday, June 1st Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo will now reopen in a careful and responsible way.

During this time, we will be operating a little differently to ensure the safety of our guests and staff and therefore daily visitor numbers will be strictly limited, we will also continue to follow all social distancing guidelines and all guests will be required to pre-purchase tickets online for a specific date and time. Unfortunately, our Keeper Talks will not resume at this time, but you can tune in online via tarongatv.com for our latest Keeper Talks. Our Seals for the Wild Presentation powered by Red Energy and QBE Free Flight Bird Show will operate with reduced capacity to enable 1.5m physical distancing.

We cannot wait to welcome our Zoo Friend members and guests back once again! Being able to share and build connections with the worlds incredible wildlife and educate guests about conservation is such an important part of what we do, and it is something we have truly missed!

More, now than ever, we need the inspiration and joy of Taronga’s wildlife, and following the fires and COVID-19, more than ever Taronga’s wildlife needs you.

For further information on your upcoming visit including safety measures in place please visit taronga.org.au

#forthewild
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
 
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