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[Chlidonias]

I am sorry I don't know; this is something that I have been trying to find out to satisfy my own curiosity.

I have copies of many of the ZSL Annual Reports for the date range covered by the article “Longevity Survey: Length of Life of Mammals in Captivity at the London Zoo and Whipsnade Park” (i.e. from 1930 to 1960). Unfortunately, I can find no information, in any of my Annual Reports about African golden cats being acquired by the ZSL during this period.

I have been busy recently and haven't had the opportunity to spend time in the ZSL Library to try to answer this question although that is something that I intend to do.

Incidentally, Flower (1929) lists a much earlier African golden cat at London Zoo; this was a short lived animal presented by the Earl of Derby on 2nd August 1843 and which died less than three months later on 20th October 1843.

And in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society (1907), Pocock mentions another specimen, received at London Zoo on 21st June 1906 that died in November that year.

thanks.

The Pocock one is the only one on Zootierliste, although the specific year isn't given. This is the only specimen which comes up in Google searches too, due to it being referenced in several cat books and websites. It was notable for changing colour while at the zoo.

The only online version I've found of his article is here (first page only): Notes upon some African Species of the Genus Felis, based upon specimens recently exhibited in the Society Gardens.

 

[bongorob]

new blood for babirusa breeding progreamme has arrived at Chester