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  • Kelly Taylor with Cheetah
  • Cheetah Cubs March 2010

26 April 2010

Four Cheetah cubs have recently been born in Dubbo, and two of them are extra special. Plus, Taronga's chimp family moves house.

 

 

 

 

Animal Updates

Cheetah Cubs

At nearly six months old the four cheetah cubs are doing extremely well and are very energetic!

The four, two of which are rare King Cheetahs, love to run around the exhibit playing amongst the many trees, logs and rocks, chasing each other. King cheetah are characterised by their distinct striped fur pattern that runs down their back.

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Chimp Move

Since the big move all chimpanzees have settled in to their new home and, are still enjoying exploring their new environment. Lubutu, affectionately known to the keepers as ‘Boots’ is still occupying the role of alpha male and, is spending a lot more time with Chimbuka the up and coming male.

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Keeper Profiles

Kelly Taylor

Keeper, Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Section/animals worked with: 

Cheetah, African Wild Dogs, Lemurs, Monkeys and Apes, Otters and Indian Rhino – here at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

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Louise Grossfeldt

What animals do you work with?

Primates

How long have you been working as a zookeeper?

Almost 16 years.

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