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Pertinax said:
Beauval built a big 'Chinese' complex of which the centrepiece was an obvious Giant Panda enclosure, which stayed empty till they arrived a few months ago. Don't know if their arrival received as much publicity(in France) as Edinburgh's did over here.
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I saw the thread about their imminent arrival but for some reason no-one mentioned when they actually arrived, seemed to go under the radar.
I'm guessing that they probably did get some publicity but not being aware of the French press I don't know if full on "pandamonium" exploded over that side of the channel either. :confused:
 
Brum said:
I saw the thread about their imminent arrival but for some reason no-one mentioned when they actually arrived, seemed to go under the radar.
I'm guessing that they probably did get some publicity but not being aware of the French press I don't know if full on "pandamonium" exploded over that side of the channel either. :confused:
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Oh yes, it did for a while ....! ;)
 
Don't worry, there was publicity about this arrival, here in France ! So much so that one day in May, the zoo was forced to close its doors because it was full (14,500 visitors). Unheard of ! Many people who came from far away sometimes were forced to return home ...
 
0:0:3 Melanistic Jaguar born 9th April (just gone on show, hence why the birth was not announced until now)
 
Can start with the news that 0.1 Tree Kangaroo was exported from Beauval to Adelaide Zoo during December
 
Urgent!! :)

I have read in a french zoo forum (actuzoo) that the dromedaries and watussi cattle will be replaced (to make room for an aditional gorilla exhibit - bachelor group).

Unfortunately I did not understand where EXACTLY the new exhibit for the dromedaries and watussis will be built. All I could figure out was something of an extension for North African Animals in the size of one hectare.

So to all french-zoos-knowing-fellows: Can anyone please tell (or rather explain) me, where this new exhibit will be placed in the zoo beauval map?! (E.g. South of the southern top of the asia plains exhibit or whatever).

Thank you very much in advance.
 
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Beauval Panda Update?

It would be interesting to know from anyone whether the French Panda pair are( or expected to) building up to a mating period this spring, as is being reported for Edinburgh's pair, where oestrus/mating is expected in between a month to two month's time.
 
Hello,

I'm french, I'm the author of the "information" and I speak english so it would be easy

SO, the new dromedary exhibit is in a new part between Asian plain (Indian rhino, axis dear ...) and the new Chinese part, a new way was built near the Steller eagle aviary.

The new part it's just for dromedary (i think is temporary) and Bearded Vulture.

There is also a renovation of the Bird Tropical House with arriving of a pair of sloth and new armadillos.

About "Huan Huan" and "Yuan Zi", the two pandas, I think they are too young for hope of a mate this year but I think the park want to try during spring ... Wait and see

Sorry for my badly english ;)
 
Hi alexpe8:

Thank you so much for your info (or whatever you wanna call it:)). That brings me to a few more questions which you can hopefully reply:

- Do you know when this new area (for the dromedaries) will be open?
- Would there be enough space for another small exhibit in this area, say for Fennec foxes and/or North African Porcupines?
- Do you know why the Markhors - that previously shared the enclosure with the Takins - are phased out?
- Is the new extension of the seal exhibit/birds of prey show arena right behind it (direction north of the current enclosure?).

Thank you again Alex (or anyone) for your replies.
 
- I think it's just for dromedary & watussi ox and it Will be open in april like the bird house.

- The markhors were here for test and they escaped from the enclosure so Beauval just keep takins.

- The extension for the sea lion are just for training and housed the many babies. It Will not be visible by the visitors.
 
1) Is it correct that Rothschild-Giraffe SAM passed away last year?

2) What happend with his halfbrother BOHUS, (SAM and BOHUSE came both from Olomouc)

3) Is it correct that Hybrid-Giraffe JOSEPH passed away last year?
 
White Rhino, Malelane left Beauval for Montpellier. Female, Mafunyane came to Beauval in exchange from Montpellier. Both moves in an attempt to stimulate breeding
 
Beaval Giant Pandas.

Their Giant Pandas have been in the news recently regarding recycling their waste- but is there any news about potential heat periods and/or mating attempts?
 
Short note on the jaguars :
April 11, 2013
Variety of Jaguar Cubs Born in France

Beauval Jaguar
Photo credit: ZooParc de Beauval

On March 24th, Beauval Zoo in France welcomed three new rare Jaguar cubs. One of the cubs is a spotted Jaguar while the other two are, like their mother, melanistic Jaguars, often referred to as a black panthers. This variation in color is a genetic trait that is found in approximately six percent of the wild population. The exact mechanisms of the inheritance of the variation are still not understood.

As the cubs remain with their mother in their den, this is the only photo of the trio so far. Stay tuned for more once these rare cats begin to venture out of their den and explore their habitat.
Source : Zooborns ( with photo )
 
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