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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by CapyBlappy02, 22 Apr 2024.

  1. CapyBlappy02

    CapyBlappy02 Member

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    I recently discovered zoo chat at the end of last year and have loved looking at all the old and new threads for awhile now so decided to finally make a account!
    I'm not too knowledgeable on zoos so hope to learn more! I just love all the things I do know like enclosure design, breeding programs and of course all the animals!!
    I've been to very few zoological facilities in my life at least that I can remember:(. The only 2 I remember clearly being houston zoo which I regularly visit as a native and Texas state aquarium
    I love seeing everyone talk about zoos across the world here and hope to go to them some day:)
    I'm also a mobile user of this site which I hope doesn't make it too hard to navigate :p
     
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  2. Elayne Azevedo

    Elayne Azevedo New Member

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    Welcome !! Thanks for checking in -

    Ah, capybara -
    a delightful rodent :)
     
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  3. CapyBlappy02

    CapyBlappy02 Member

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    The best rodent of them all :p and always an amazing animal to see. One of my very favorites
     
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    Dassie rat Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Welcome, CapyBlappy02. Is that Hydrochoerus isthmius?.
     
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  5. CapyBlappy02

    CapyBlappy02 Member

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    The photo my profile is from was taken at the houston zoo where they are listed as Hydrochoeris hydrochaeris :)
    Although I do wish to see the other species some day even if from what I can tell their differences are small
     
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  6. Dassie rat

    Dassie rat Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    According to Zootierliste, there's one in Panama: ZootierlisteHomepage
     
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    birdsandbats Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome!
     
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  8. CapyBlappy02

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    Very cool :)
    Although I don't expect to visit Panama anytime soon sadly. And if I did I would probably be looking for wildlife out in the wilds already :p
     
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    JurassicMax Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to ZooChat!
     
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  10. LadyA91

    LadyA91 Active Member

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    Welcome! I am from Houston as well. You should check out the thread called "Houston Zoo AMA"
     
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    Terry Thomas Well-Known Member Premium Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome.
     
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  12. CapyBlappy02

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    Thank you for the recommendation! I will definitely check it out! Happy to see others from Houston on this site :)
     
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    Jambo Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome!
     
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  14. Zoo adventures

    Zoo adventures Well-Known Member

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    Welcome Cappyblappy02. Are you an Urban rescue ranch fan?
     
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  15. LadyA91

    LadyA91 Active Member

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    Also checkout Houston Zoo news 2024
     
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  16. CapyBlappy02

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    I have heard of them and they seem very cool :) although I've only watched 1 or 2 of their vidoes myself
     
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    Welcome!
     
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