Eric Barraro, chief scientist is overseeing the import of around 30 white footed tamarin (saguinus leucopus) into Europe.
The animals are currently in a wildlife shelter in Colombia.
15 of the animals will be kept behind the scenes at Beauval, as well as 2 groups on show along with another group in another French zoo.
The source of the article is by Alexpe from zoonaute
Abridged article from google translation
Tamarins with white feet land in Europe
Now that this arrival is "officially", we can say a little more about the importation of white-footed tamarin (Saguinus leucopus) Which aims to create a European breeding program.
Here are some answers to questions many of you must ask yourself:
How many people?
About thirty specimens will arrive on the European continent into several groups already formed.
Where?
These specimens are in captivity in a shelter for wildlife in Colombia. They can not be brought back and so it was decided to establish a captive breeding program.
Which parks?
This program is overseen by Eric Barrao, chief scientist at Zooparc Beauval, and was undertaken five years ago. Three other partners will receive parks this species. Two of them are located in the United States and the other is a French park.
How effective in Beauval?
The Zooparc Beauval keep the majority of the population that is fifteen individuals of which will be kept behind the scenes.
Beauval which facility will be presented?
Two groups will be exposed to the public with signs of awareness on conservation. Their installation will be on the front lawn of existing small South American primates, to where we once stood in tortoises. They will have access to two cages built on each side of a wooden building heated.
When?
The current uncertainty relates primarily to arrival at the moment because the transfer is often delayed by the Colombian government, as stated in the report, there was no law on the conservation of wildlife before. Normally, construction work should begin as soon as the big achievements are completed and the animals should be presented at the end of summer NORMALLY.
The animals are currently in a wildlife shelter in Colombia.
15 of the animals will be kept behind the scenes at Beauval, as well as 2 groups on show along with another group in another French zoo.
The source of the article is by Alexpe from zoonaute
Abridged article from google translation
Tamarins with white feet land in Europe
Now that this arrival is "officially", we can say a little more about the importation of white-footed tamarin (Saguinus leucopus) Which aims to create a European breeding program.
Here are some answers to questions many of you must ask yourself:
How many people?
About thirty specimens will arrive on the European continent into several groups already formed.
Where?
These specimens are in captivity in a shelter for wildlife in Colombia. They can not be brought back and so it was decided to establish a captive breeding program.
Which parks?
This program is overseen by Eric Barrao, chief scientist at Zooparc Beauval, and was undertaken five years ago. Three other partners will receive parks this species. Two of them are located in the United States and the other is a French park.
How effective in Beauval?
The Zooparc Beauval keep the majority of the population that is fifteen individuals of which will be kept behind the scenes.
Beauval which facility will be presented?
Two groups will be exposed to the public with signs of awareness on conservation. Their installation will be on the front lawn of existing small South American primates, to where we once stood in tortoises. They will have access to two cages built on each side of a wooden building heated.
When?
The current uncertainty relates primarily to arrival at the moment because the transfer is often delayed by the Colombian government, as stated in the report, there was no law on the conservation of wildlife before. Normally, construction work should begin as soon as the big achievements are completed and the animals should be presented at the end of summer NORMALLY.
