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Creature Comforts - Pied Tamarins
Newquay Zoo
Improvements have recently been made to the Pied Tamarin enclosure at Newquay Zoo which is situated on the island within the Capybara and Tapir exhibit.
The changes are part of the Zoo's plans to improve insulation on a number of animal enclosures. Sean Sanguinette, Environmental Officer commented, "Last year the thermal imaging report we received when we put our Environmental Management System in place, enabled us to see which of the Zoo's structures were not performing well in terms of insulation. As a result of this we have been able to identify the worst offending areas and takes steps to improve them." The Pied Tamarin enclosure has used polystyrene panels and double glazing which should increase performance significantly.
http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/news/news-1/news/creature-comforts---pied-tamarins.htm
The changes are part of the Zoo's plans to improve insulation on a number of animal enclosures. Sean Sanguinette, Environmental Officer commented, "Last year the thermal imaging report we received when we put our Environmental Management System in place, enabled us to see which of the Zoo's structures were not performing well in terms of insulation. As a result of this we have been able to identify the worst offending areas and takes steps to improve them." The Pied Tamarin enclosure has used polystyrene panels and double glazing which should increase performance significantly.
http://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/news/news-1/news/creature-comforts---pied-tamarins.htm
Endangered Snow Leopards born at Banham
Banham Zoo
Only one year after moving into their new enclosure, Rocky and Enif, Banham Zoo's pair of snow leopards, two of the zoo's rarest residents, have produced 3 cubs, which are very important for the European breeding programme for this endangered species.
The pair have been together since 2008 when, at the behest of the snow leopard studbook coordinator, Banham Zoo brought Enif to the UK from Tokyo Zoo, Japan. She is descended from a vitally important male within the breeding programme. At that time Enif had no other living descendents in the European breeding programme and breeding from her was regarded as a high priority.
Keepers first noted mating activity last year, but as Enif was only 4 years old at the time, she didn't conceive until this year, when following several successful matings keeping staff were sure their precious female was pregnant and started to make the preparations for the birth.
A purpose built cubbing box, complete with infrared CCTV cameras in all 4 corners, has allowed the staff to monitor the cubs progress audibly and visually during their first few days. An exterior monitor screen has now been switched on to allow visitors the unique opportunity to see the cubs during the first weeks of their life when normally they would be hidden from view.
Snow leopards are listed as endangered by the IUCN with the population decreasing in the wild. They are listed on CITES Appendix I, this status is afforded to the world's rarest animals and helps assist in the fight against illegal trade in live animals or their body parts and skins. The European breeding programme currently consists of 197 individuals and Enif is regarded as one of the 5 most important animals within that programme with only a total of 454 animals housed in zoos and wildlife parks throughout the world. There are estimated to be between 3,500 and 7,000 animals left in the wild .
The cubs will remain at the zoo for at least 18 months after which they will be mature enough to be transferred to other zoos within the European breeding programme, helping to preserve this species future
http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/zoo-news/zoo-news-endangered-snow-leopards-born-at-banham-zoo.php
Only one year after moving into their new enclosure, Rocky and Enif, Banham Zoo's pair of snow leopards, two of the zoo's rarest residents, have produced 3 cubs, which are very important for the European breeding programme for this endangered species.The pair have been together since 2008 when, at the behest of the snow leopard studbook coordinator, Banham Zoo brought Enif to the UK from Tokyo Zoo, Japan. She is descended from a vitally important male within the breeding programme. At that time Enif had no other living descendents in the European breeding programme and breeding from her was regarded as a high priority.
Keepers first noted mating activity last year, but as Enif was only 4 years old at the time, she didn't conceive until this year, when following several successful matings keeping staff were sure their precious female was pregnant and started to make the preparations for the birth.
A purpose built cubbing box, complete with infrared CCTV cameras in all 4 corners, has allowed the staff to monitor the cubs progress audibly and visually during their first few days. An exterior monitor screen has now been switched on to allow visitors the unique opportunity to see the cubs during the first weeks of their life when normally they would be hidden from view.
Snow leopards are listed as endangered by the IUCN with the population decreasing in the wild. They are listed on CITES Appendix I, this status is afforded to the world's rarest animals and helps assist in the fight against illegal trade in live animals or their body parts and skins. The European breeding programme currently consists of 197 individuals and Enif is regarded as one of the 5 most important animals within that programme with only a total of 454 animals housed in zoos and wildlife parks throughout the world. There are estimated to be between 3,500 and 7,000 animals left in the wild .
The cubs will remain at the zoo for at least 18 months after which they will be mature enough to be transferred to other zoos within the European breeding programme, helping to preserve this species future
http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/zoo-news/zoo-news-endangered-snow-leopards-born-at-banham-zoo.php
Giraffes to move home
Colchester Zoo
Koife and Century our two male giraffes will be transferring out of the collection to a new home at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
The two males are transferring from the collection as they are not pure bred reticulated giraffes and sadly we cannot breed from them with our two reticulated females.
A new reticulated male is set to join our females, Lili and Isha from Nurnberg in Germany, and together they will form a breeding group although as they are young giraffes they won't be able to breed until older.
Please note that the public giraffe feeds will not take place on Wednesday the 2nd June in order to allow the Keepers time to settle the new giraffe into his new home. http://www.colchester-zoo.co.uk/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&id=575
Koife and Century our two male giraffes will be transferring out of the collection to a new home at Cotswold Wildlife Park. The two males are transferring from the collection as they are not pure bred reticulated giraffes and sadly we cannot breed from them with our two reticulated females.
A new reticulated male is set to join our females, Lili and Isha from Nurnberg in Germany, and together they will form a breeding group although as they are young giraffes they won't be able to breed until older.
Please note that the public giraffe feeds will not take place on Wednesday the 2nd June in order to allow the Keepers time to settle the new giraffe into his new home. http://www.colchester-zoo.co.uk/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&id=575
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