Mountain gorilla
Many attempts were made during the 1960s and 1970s to capture endangered mountain gorillas and breed them, according to the International Gorilla Conservation Programme. It’s not clear why mountain gorillas don’t survive in captivity, while lowland gorillas have.
“Perhaps their dietary needs are more specific, or they were affected by stress and therefore succumbed to disease more rapidly,” the IGCP notes.
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in the zoo in Rochester ny they have 2 rhinos in captivity full grown at that
They are referring to a Javan Rhino
This is why I cannot STAND the zoo!! It’s a travesty!! These animals are meant to be FREE!! Not to be gawked at, behind bars and glass, at a zoo. It’s just sickening. They are taken, brought into these BS conditions and then, they die!
Shame on anyone associated with such a scenario! They may as well be Slave Owners!
J. Ryan
Chicago
Monterey Bay Aquarium had a great white shark for 198 days.
I haven’t seen many cuttlefish in zoos Where would I see one they’re interesting animals.