Project Report
| May 9, 2016
Our new arrivals are settling in!
By Nicole Wexler | Director of Development
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A new pair of otters arrives from the Ukraine
Hello to all of our valued supporters,
Our new otters from Ukraine are settling into their new home and have been gradually and successfully introduced to our existing otter pair (male and female). This means that we now have two potential breeding pairs. The introduction of one of these pairs seems to be more successful than the other, with us already seeing mating attempts taking place. (Take a look at the link to the video below – it’s a little hard to see because of the angle of the sunlight, but one pair is mating in the water.)
We are very excited about to be able to add to our breeding group, especially given the challenges this conservation program has experienced in the past. Please continue to send positive thoughts our way as this species is critically endangered in Israel and we hope that we will be able to turn the situation around.
Stay tuned for more news soon.
Warmly,
Team Otter at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
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Feb 9, 2016
Welcome to our new arrivals!
By Nicole Wexler | Director of Development
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A male otter in the breeding center
Hello to all of our valued supporters.
We are happy to report that we have recently received a new pair of otters (a male and a female) from Ecopark Zoo in Kharkov, Ukraine to expand our breeding core. The pair spent a few weeks in quarantine prior to being released into the breeding area. Once they have been given some time to acclimatize to their new home, they will be gradually introduced to our existing male and female.
We are very excited about to be able to add to our breeding group, especially given the challenges this conservation program has experienced in the past. Please continue to send positive thoughts our way as this species is critically endangered in Israel and we hope that we will be able to turn the situation around.
Stay tuned for more news soon.
Warmly,
Team Otter at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
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The new otters arrive from Ukraine
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Nov 17, 2015
The Waiting Game
By Nicole Wexler | Director of Development
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Hello to all of our valued supporters.
Our male and female otter continue to interact well however we are not seeing any signs of breeding. Our zoologists think this may be because the male is still relatively young. A closed camera monitoring research project has begun, led by one of our veterinarians, to observe the animals without disturbing them. The goal of this project is to see whether any progress is being made towards our breeding goal, and if so, how long this process takes. The information gleaned will be useful for future breeding efforts.
In addition, we are in the process of arranging the transfer of a new pair of otters (a male and a female) from Kharkov in the Ukraine. Because transporting animals across state borders is heavily regulated, this may take some time as all of the formalities must be adhered to. It is hoped that expansion of the breeding core will benefit this conservation program.
Stay tuned for more news soon.
Warmly,
Team Otter at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
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