In anticipation of its bicentenary next year, ZSL has uncovered nearly 200 reels of archive footage. Some of the reels are beginning to show the signs of “vinegar syndrome” whilst there are 20 that need identification. As a result, the Society is asking for help from the public in order to aid restoration and identification.
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It doesn't seem to explain what help they need the public to give or how they can go about it.
Charles
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Is there any big plans for the bicentenary ?
They were out around 5.30pm yesterday if that helps, I just got lucky in passing at the right time
Guessing he's moving within the next week.
Good luck Zac!
He will be joining a female tiger at Maubeuge Zoo in France as part of the global conservation breeding programme for Sumatran tigers
With only around 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, Zac’s move is an exciting step towards safeguarding his subspecies
Good luck Zac!
He will be joining a female tiger at Maubeuge Zoo in France as part of the global conservation breeding programme for Sumatran tigers
With only around 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, Zac’s move is an exciting step towards safeguarding his subspecies
Thankful that Maubeuge is taking the plunge with Sumatran tigers.
They have thankfully now moved away from white tigers....
Thankful that Maubeuge is taking the plunge with Sumatran tigers.
They have thankfully now moved away from white tigers....
They have had two Sumatran sisters (Tess and Nonja from Arnhem) for the last couple of years. One of them (Nonja) went out to Rotterdam last year (and subsequently died following an injury).
I'm not sure if Maubeuge (and the EEP) are intending for the other sister (Tess) to go to Rotterdam, and a new female join Zac at Maubeuge (there are plenty of options if that is the case) or he will be paired with Tess.
I would not hold my breath out for Rotterdam - Blijdorp as that place has been "screwed" with 8 years of mismanagement by their former director and literally destroying the zoo in several years....
TBH: I really feel for the Rotterdam - Blijdorp staff and honestly hope that now he is gone that better times are ahead. But the short/mid-term damage been done and with Indian GOH rhino and gorillas moving out .... and no funds for the foreseeable future. This zoo needs love and devotion from an animal minded and zoo experienced general director. Keep what is left ... up, lads and lasses at Blijdorp for now. Fingers crossed ... yet.
Is his brother Crispin due to move shortly?
Jambi
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I'll be visiting London Zoo next week, this will be my first visit since 2008 so I'm very excited! Are there any species currently off-show? I've put together a checklist of some of the major big-ticket animals (giraffes, gorillas, lions, tigers etc.) and others that I'm eager to see (Hyacinth macaw, king cobra, tamandua etc.) but are there any unique, must-see species I should also keep a look out for?
Crispin is due to move to NaturZoo Rheine. They currently have 1.1 (A 16 year old female and her 2 year old son). Crispin's move will take place once the transfer of the young male (out of Rheine) has happened. Timescale currently not known
Kalaw
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Only Scarlet-chested Sunbirds in captivity and one of just two Splendid Sunbirds in Europe, as well as Collared Trogon, Ultramarine Grosbeak, Javan Green Magpie and Grosbeak Starling are all very interesting must-sees in the Blackburn Pavilion.
There are Aye-ayes in a dark room at the end of the lemur walkthrough, and elsewhere in the same building, an unsigned and very easy to miss Red-cowled Cardinal free-flying in Rainforest Life. Downstairs are among the very few Pottos in Europe.
The new reptile house is one of only two places in Europe where you can see Bermuda Skinks and the only place where you can see Lake Oku Clawed Frog. Other rarities include Mangshan Pitviper, Ethiopian Mountain Adder, Laos Warty Newt, Chinese Giant Salamander and Cayenne Caecilians.
In Land of the Lions, in a small enclosure below the train station-themed viewing area and the lower langur enclosure, are the only Small Indian Mongoose in captivity, but they are very difficult to see.
Enjoy your visit!
Is this new or do you mean the Round Island ones? Genuinely question, haven’t been keeping up with London developments recently.
Kalaw
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Yes, I meant Round Island. Thanks for correcting my error.
Revisited today, very hot but most animals were active.
• The 3 Warthogs have moved to the former African Hunting Dog exhibit. They seem to be enjoying it and it's great to finally see them at eye level.
• Sadly the last Reeves Muntjac sadly passed away a couple of weeks ago so London doesn't have Deer anymore. Their former exhibit near Land of the Lions is currently vacant.
• Saw the 2 female Dik Dik for the first time this morning, they were resting in the sun
• I got some great views of all the hoofstock as well as all 4 Lions, the Gorillas, Boky Boky, Sloths and Saki Monkeys.
• The 3 Warthogs have moved to the former African Hunting Dog exhibit. They seem to be enjoying it and it's great to finally see them at eye level.
• Sadly the last Reeves Muntjac sadly passed away a couple of weeks ago so London doesn't have Deer anymore. Their former exhibit near Land of the Lions is currently vacant.
• Saw the 2 female Dik Dik for the first time this morning, they were resting in the sun
• I got some great views of all the hoofstock as well as all 4 Lions, the Gorillas, Boky Boky, Sloths and Saki Monkeys.
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Baringogiraffe12
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Four lions? Has one left the collection? I was under the impression that they held three subadults and a breeding pair.