JurassicMax
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Today the zoo announced that the first (male) Western Madagascar crested ibis (Lophotibis cristata urschi) that hatched outside of Madagascar passed away at the end of 2024. This male (ring number 51685) hatched on the 13th of Juni 2004 in Zoo Zürich during the last 20 years he sired 40 young/grandchildren. He therefore played a vital role in the ex-situ population of this species.
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Instagram of Zoo Zürich (06/01/2025)
Source:
Instagram of Zoo Zürich (06/01/2025)