Death
With around 320 animal species and almost 8000 animals, the population of zoo animals is constantly changing. Here, you can find an overview of last month's deaths.
There are two categories:
- Death due to medical reasons
- Death for species management
Medical reasons
The animal has reached the end of its life and/or is so sick or injured that we can no longer help it. It may die a natural death or be euthanised. In the Masoala rainforest, sometimes one animal eats another.
Species management
You can find our explanations here:
Mammals
medical reasons
- 1 Bürstenschwanz-Rattenkänguru (Bettongia ogilbyi)
- 2 Kaninchen (Oryctolagus cuniculus ssp.)
- 1 Nacktmull (Heterocephalus glaber)
- 1 Goodman-Mausmaki (Microcebus lehilahytsara)
Species management
- 5 Hausmeerschweinchen (Cavia aperea f. porcellus)
- 1 Kaninchen (Oryctolagus cuniculus ssp.)
Birds
Medical reasons
- 1 Graupapagei (Psittacus erithacus)
- 1 Madagaskar-Perlwachtel (Margaroperdix madagarensis)
- 8 Witwenpfeifgänse (Dendrocygna viduata)
- 3 Blaue Pfauen (Pavo cristatus)
Species management
- 3 Bernierenten (Anas bernieri)
- 1 Grosser Vasapapagei (Coracopsis vasa)
- 9 Madagaskar-Turteltauben (Nesoenas picturatus)
Reptiles
Medical reasons
- 1 Strahlenschildkröte (Astrochelys radiata)
Species management
keine/aucun/none
Amphibians
Medical reasons
- 2 Orangeaugen-Laubfrösche (Agalychnis annae)
Species management
keine/aucun/none
Fish
Medical reasons
- 1 Aquamarin-Regenbogenfisch (Melanotaenia lacustris)
- 1 Marakeli-Buntbarsch (Paratilapia polleni)
- 1 Madagaskar-Ährenfisch (Bedotia madagascariensis)
Species management
keine/aucun/none
Invertebrates
Medical reasons
keine/aucun/none
Species management
- 6 Riesenblattschrecken (Siliquofera grandis)
- 6 Peruanische Samtschrecken (Peruphasma schultei)