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Keeper Howie talking about cub births

April 22, 2009 Snow leopards in Zoos

A video from the Melbourne Zoo snow leopard sponsor’s day. Carnivore Keeper Adrian Howard, better known as Howie, tells stories about the birth of Tashi and Gobi and how first time mum, Meo rose to the occassion. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQx-Be6N0Co&hl=en&fs=1]

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Snow leopard sponsors meet cubs

March 30, 2009 Snow leopards in Zoos

An excited group of 80 snow leopard sponsors met the new cubs at the Melbourne Zoo last Saturday. Adrian “Howie” Howard, one of the senior carnivore keepers introduced us to the cubs and their Mum, Meo. Over a couple of hours Howie entertained us with information about breeding and the births as well as stories of [...]

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More from you know who at the Melbourne Zoo

March 11, 2009 Snow leopards in Zoos

Another 20 pics from News Ltd photographer David Caird. See them here.  

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More photos of new cubs at Melbourne Zoo

March 6, 2009 Snow leopards in Zoos

Thanks to Kelly Hobbs at Melbourne Zoo for permission to share these pics on my blog. Photo by Kelly Hobbs, Melbourne Zoo        

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Two new snow leopard cubs at Melbourne Zoo

March 5, 2009 Snow leopards in Zoos

It’s almost like being a godmother . After many years of sponsoring snow leopards our Zoo finally has two gorgeous new cubs. The two snow leopard cubs were born at Melbourne Zoo in December. They got their second health check and introduction to the media today. Zoo vet Dr Michael Lynch, who gave the cubs vaccinations said [...]

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Melbourne Zoo snow leopard update

January 2, 2009 Snow leopards in Zoos

Goodbye Gregor Sadly I heard news the other day that Gregor, our lovely 20 year old male, had died at the Zoo. He was so beautiful and will be missed by visitors, snow leopard sponsors and especially his keepers who all felt he was really special. Gregor reached a pretty good age though, as in [...]

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