Yorkshire Wildlife Park Yorkshire Wildlife Park News 2023
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I've seen a picture of two pups on a Facebook group today - VERY exciting news!! Maybe I'm wrong here but I don't recall hearing of many Maned Wolf births in the UK so this is wonderful!
Rajang-GOAT
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Shepreth Wildlife Park had a litter in December 2021 (1:1), but you are right that this is not a common occurrence in the UK so very good news!
Seen a couple of photos today featuring 4 pups, with some saying there may even be 5 pups.
I just posted in the other topic then saw this new discussion so have deleted that one.
Had a 2 day trip there yesterday and today, I got to see 4 of the pups. I dropped and damaged my better camera yesterday when was packing so only had my spare which isn't the best and haven't used for ages (and I can't hold steady so apologies for quality)...
Had a 2 day trip there yesterday and today, I got to see 4 of the pups. I dropped and damaged my better camera yesterday when was packing so only had my spare which isn't the best and haven't used for ages (and I can't hold steady so apologies for quality)...
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hari Jones
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Great news hopefully everyone goes OK and also does anyone know if the park plans to bring in a new male tiger to replace vlad after his death
littleRedPanda
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Is Vlad dead?
hari Jones
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Yes he died in April 2022
Hiya.
I did the carnavour experience in Oct and asked. They have the 2 big enclosures and the cubbing pen (small enclosure), so they can't get a new male as if it can't live in the same enclosure as one of the 2 girls there's no room for them all.
Can the two girls not live together?
No they hate each other, one would die.
Oh right, i didn’t know that, but now whenever i visit i’ll know why they aren’t together!
Her name is Kristen and she is now alternating between the the two main enclosures. Very pretty.
Yes she came from twycross
Sad news ** copied & pasted**
It’s with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Rafiki, our male Roloway monkey. This loss is devastating news for both Yorkshire Wildlife Park and for the European breeding program. Rafiki’s legacy will continue through his offspring, Kumasi and Dassioko who will carry on doing their bit to save this Critically Endangered species.
It’s with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Rafiki, our male Roloway monkey. This loss is devastating news for both Yorkshire Wildlife Park and for the European breeding program. Rafiki’s legacy will continue through his offspring, Kumasi and Dassioko who will carry on doing their bit to save this Critically Endangered species.
I’m sure it will be quite difficult to acquire another male!
So sad. They were a lovely little family, so lively and entertaining.
Yes, and from what I've seen of the closely related Dianas, forming a new compatible breeding pair is not always easy.