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Animal Combinations; Mixed exhibits questions
Topic Started: Nov 23 2014, 09:51 PM (123,765 Views)
Uolym
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I know South American tapir species can be mix with cervidaes, so i guess the Malayan could too. However, I doubt it would be a permanent exhibit with the Visayan Spotted Deer, especially if you own a breeding herd, since they are endangered and need calm to breed. But a bachelor herd or non-breeding individuals could be mix with tapirs Without troubles.
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Could I do a combo with Mantled Guereza, Zebra Duiker, Fischer's Turaco, Northern Red-billed Hornbill, Golden-breasted Starling, Southern Masked Weaver, Lilac-breasted Roller, Fischer's Lovebird, African Pygmy Goose, and Red-billed Teal work (IIRC Oregon Zoo combines the same hornbill species with starlings, a weaver species, Hottentot Teal, and African Pygmy Geese (the pygmy geese may have moved tho))
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Uolym
Jun 24 2016, 11:43 AM
I know South American tapir species can be mix with cervidaes, so i guess the Malayan could too. However, I doubt it would be a permanent exhibit with the Visayan Spotted Deer, especially if you own a breeding herd, since they are endangered and need calm to breed. But a bachelor herd or non-breeding individuals could be mix with tapirs Without troubles.
Yeah, this was my problem, I just found examples of South American Tapirs combined with cervidaes but non with Malayan tapirs.
I'd build seperation areas for the different species anyways, so I could separate the Visayan spotted deers if neccessary.

Thanks for your help ;)
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Ca Mustelidae be kept in breeding pairs all year round, or are they too territorial and should be separated ?
(Not countign social species like badgers and otters).
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San Fran keeps their Wolverines together, so I assume so.
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Page 24, AZA Mustelidae Care Manual (https://www.aza.org/assets/2332/mustelidcaremanual2010r.pdf) :

4.1 Group Structure and Size
Careful consideration should be given to ensure that mustelid group structures and sizes meet the social, physical, and psychological well-being of those animals and facilitate species-appropriate behaviors.
Group Structure: Most mustelids should be maintained as singletons (e.g., domestic ferret, striped skunk, fisher, spotted skunk, badger, tayra), singletons or seasonal pairs (e.g., marten, badger, wolverine, striped skunk, spotted skunk, tayra), or as pairs (e.g., wolverine, ferret). However, many of these species have been successfully maintained in pairs or small groups year-around (wolverine). In rare cases, small groups are possible for some species (e.g., domestic ferret, tayra, spotted skunk).
The polecats (stoats and weasels) may be housed in groups consisting of one male and several females in large enclosures depending on exhibit design and individual personalities (Partridge & Jordan 1995). Male/male pairings of skunks have been successfully housed together; however, there was some seasonal aggression (D. Smith-Weber, personal communication). In this case, a temporary separation of the males with a later reintroduction resolved the strife within the exhibit (D. Smith-Weber, personal communication). Introduction of mustelids should always be done with caution and monitored for any aggression (see section 4.3).
Wolverine: Attempts to keep 1.2 groupings (1 male. 2 females) have never been successful, always resulting in the eventual need to remove the subordinate female (Blomqvist 2001). Groups of hand-reared wolverines have been housed together for extended periods.
Single-sexed Groups: Young of the same sex may be kept together, but, in some species, animals should be monitored for aggression as they age (e.g., wolverine, skunk). Aggression will be accompanied by growling and injurious biting. Animals also should be monitored for signs of stress, hiding, weight loss, hair loss, or the development of stereotypies.
Wolverines have been successfully kept in all male groups provided the animals are siblings reared together or introduced at a very young age (Blomqvist 2001). In these cases, the animals should never be separated for extended periods. Mature male stoats and weasels should not be kept together (Partridge & Jordan 1995). Male/male pairings of skunks have been successfully housed together; however, there was some seasonal aggression. Temporary separation of the males and later reintroduction resolved the strife within the exhibit (D. Smith-Weber, personal communication).

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I am building a small exhibit for Sulawesi Bear Cuscus, with indoor and outdoor on-show enclosure. I would like to add one or two more species with it. Since this Cuscus is mostly diurnal, tree-dwellers and herbivorous, I am looking for a ground species, maybe a small tree-dwelling bird too. Any ideas?

Or maybe they are too agressive to be mix? Any hint anyone? :)
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I'm doing a walkthrough exhibit for the Australasia section of my zoo. Could I combine Lawe's Parotia, Red Bird-of-paradise, Red-necked Pademelon, Flame Bowerbird, Superb Lyrebird, Rainbow Lorikeet, Crimson Rosella, Victoria Crowned Pigeon, and Crimson Honeyeater for this walkthrough? Could I also combine Koalas and Tree Kangaroos?
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All the birds + the pademelon, sure no problem. Koalas too, I think. Tree-kangaroos, not sure. I read in a care and husbandry manual they are know to kill animals who venture into their exhibit, including birds. :/ I can send the link if you wish.
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Be careful around male koalas during breeding season too. They attack other small animals. Besides that time, they aren't as interested in attacking smaller animals.
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Thanks for the info. I was thinking of combining the koalas and tree kangaroos together and have them separate from the other species actually, I'll keep the tree kangaroos and koalas in different exhibits if tree kangaroos are that aggressive to other species tho.

I know kookaburras are carnivores and all but could they be combined with anything else?
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Yes, birds of their size or bigger, wallabies and other medium marsupials, waterfowls...
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Ah okay thank you.
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Uolym
Jul 2 2016, 02:40 PM
I am building a small exhibit for Sulawesi Bear Cuscus, with indoor and outdoor on-show enclosure. I would like to add one or two more species with it. Since this Cuscus is mostly diurnal, tree-dwellers and herbivorous, I am looking for a ground species, maybe a small tree-dwelling bird too. Any ideas?

Or maybe they are too agressive to be mix? Any hint anyone? :)
Just found the Rare Species Conservation Center exhibited them with Ground Cuscus and Dusky Pademelon and/or (on rotation) White-striped Dorcopsis. I guess any smaller non-arborical possum, macropod or even echidna should do.
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A piece of toast and a terminator.

What animals could share an exhibit with Baird's tapirs?
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