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Friday, February 5, 2021

Meet Simba, Singapore Zoo's first lion cub born via assisted reproduction

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/meet-simba-singapore-zoos-first-lion-cub-born-assisted-reproduction
By Anna Tan, annatan@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 26 January 2021 at 3:15 pm


Simba, the adorable cub was born in October 2020, is Singapore's first-ever African lion cub conceived by assisted reproduction.
PHOTO: Simba, the adorable cub was born in October 2020, is Singapore's first-ever African lion cub conceived by assisted reproduction.
Picture posted by Anna Tan, AsiaOne on 26 January 2021 at 3:15 pm
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Say hello to Simba, Singapore's first-ever African lion cub conceived by assisted reproduction. The adorable cub was born in October 2020, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) said on Tuesday (Jan 26).

Simba's the only offspring of a geriatric lion named Mufasa, whose semen was collected through electro-ejaculation by veterinary and animal care teams at Singapore Zoo's Wildlife Health and Research Centre.

The semen was then used to artificially inseminate a lioness, Kayla, who was said to be "an ideal candidate for the assisted pregnancy as she was a proven breeder".


Simba's the only offspring of a geriatric lion named Mufasa, whose semen was collected through electro-ejaculation by veterinary and animal care teams at Singapore Zoo's Wildlife Health and Research Centre.
PHOTO: Simba's the only offspring of a geriatric lion named Mufasa, whose semen was collected through electro-ejaculation by veterinary and animal care teams at Singapore Zoo's Wildlife Health and Research Centre.
The semen was then used to artificially inseminate a lioness, Kayla, who was said to be
"an ideal candidate for the assisted pregnancy as she was a proven breeder".
PHOTO: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE
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However, Mufasa did not live to meet the cub.

The aged lion died after the semen collection, and was not revived due to his "deteriorating health".

According to WRS, African lions live for about 10-14 years on average. Mufasa lived to age 20 but was unable to sire any cubs in his lifetime due to his aggressive nature.

WRS said that this process would preserve the genes and bloodline of Mufasa, adding that "his genes would be of high value in contributing to the genetic diversity and sustainability of African lion populations in zoological institutions."


WRS said that this process would preserve the genes and bloodline of Mufasa
PHOTO: WRS said that this process would preserve the genes and bloodline of Mufasa, adding that "his genes would be of high value in contributing to the genetic diversity and sustainability of African lion populations in zoological institutions."
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The African lion species is listed as 'vulnerable' under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.

In the first month, Simba seemed to be developing well under Kayla's care. But zookeepers soon found the cub to be lethargic and struggling with suckling.

A decision was made to supplement Simba's nutrition with bottle feeding. "Observations suggested that Kayla was possibly suffering from inflammation of her mammary glands," WRS said.


Zookeepers soon found the cub to be lethargic and struggling with suckling.
PHOTO: Zookeepers soon found the cub to be lethargic and struggling with suckling. A decision was made to supplement Simba's nutrition with bottle feeding. "Observations suggested that Kayla was possibly suffering from inflammation of her mammary glands," Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) said.
Picture posted by Anna Tan, AsiaOne on 26 January 2021 at 3:15 pm

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"It was a delicate decision because animals can reject their young following temporary separation", said Kughan Krishnan, head keeper of carnivores at WRS.

"Thankfully, Kayla was accepting of the intervention which reflects the trust relationship built up over time between the lioness and her animal care team, that helped to achieve the positive outcome," he added.


Thankfully, Kayla was accepting of the intervention which reflects the trust relationship built up over time between the lioness and her animal care team, that helped to achieve the positive outcome.
PHOTO: "Thankfully, Kayla was accepting of the intervention which reflects the trust relationship built up over time between the lioness and her animal care team, that helped to achieve the positive outcome."
Picture posted by yahoo.com on 27 January 2021
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Three months have passed since and Simba appears to be growing up well.

The cub has started to transition to solid foods by having small amounts of raw meat together with his milk. He spends most of his day playing with his favourite rattan ball and "perfecting his roar".

To strengthen their bond privately, mother and son are housed in an off-exhibit area at the zoo. Simba will then slowly be introduced to the rest of his family.


Posted by Anna Tan, annatan@asiaone.com, AsiaOne on 26 January 2021 at 3:15 pm
https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/meet-simba-singapore-zoos-first-lion-cub-born-assisted-reproduction


To strengthen their bond privately, mother and son are housed in an off-exhibit area at the zoo.
PHOTO: To strengthen their bond privately, mother and son are housed in an off-exhibit area at the zoo. Simba will then slowly be introduced to the rest of his family.
 
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4)
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By Anna Tan, annatan@asiaone.com, AsiaOne, 26 January 2021 at 3:15 pm
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Friday, April 10, 2015

Looking forward to some koala-ty time in S'pore

My Paper, Monday, April 10, 2015, Page A1, Top Stories
From http://epaper.mypaper.sg/emnd/fvxen/fvxp/fvxpress.php?param=2015-04-10
Source Website: http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/looking-forward-some-koala-ty-time-spore-20150410
By mypaper, myp@sph.com.sg, Published on 10 April 2015


A 'koala-ty' gift from Australia to Singapore in commemoration of Singapore's 50th birthday and 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
PHOTO: A 'koala-ty' gift from Australia to Singapore in commemoration of Singapore's 50th birthday and 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
PHOTO: PATRICK HAMILTON
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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with koala bear Paddle in the quarantine enclosure at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane last month.

The marsupial is one of four which will be given as a gift from Australia to Singapore in commemoration of Singapore's 50th birthday and 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

They are due to arrive next week and will be on loan at the Singapore Zoo for six months. The zoo is looking into the possibility of keeping them permanently if it is able to support a koala colony.

By mypaper, myp@sph.com.sg, Published on 10 April 2015

Marsupial: a mammal of an order whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly. Marsupials are found chiefly in Australia and New Guinea, and also in America.



A 'koala-ty' gift from Australia to Singapore in commemoration of Singapore's 50th birthday and 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
PHOTO: A 'koala-ty' gift from Australia to Singapore in commemoration of Singapore's 50th birthday and 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
PHOTO: PATRICK HAMILTON

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My Paper, Monday, April 10, 2015, Page A1, Top Stories

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

2nd white tiger dies at zoo


My Paper, Wednesday, August 27, 2014, Page A2, Top Stories
From http://epaper.mypaper.sg/emnd/fvxen/fvxp/fvxpress.php?param=2014-08-27
Source Website: http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/2nd-white-tiger-dies-zoo-20140827
By Davis Ee, davidee@sph.com.sg, mypaper, Published on Aug 27, 2014


FAVOURITES WITH VISITORS
PHOTO: FAVOURITES WITH VISITORS: Winnie, (left in picture), who died on Aug 12, was terminally ill with a worsening tumour in its jaw bone. The zoo's veterinary team decided to euthanise [put (an animal) to death humanely] it to prevent further suffering. It is survived by its brother, Omar.
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ONE of the two rare white tigers at the Singapore Zoo has died.

Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) said in a statement on Monday that its "beloved" Winnie died on Aug 12. It is survived by its brother, Omar.

Winnie had been terminally ill with a worsening tumour in its jaw bone. The zoo's veterinary team decided to euthanise [put (an animal) to death humanely] it to prevent further suffering, added the statement.

The WRS said its vets had been caring for the tiger for the past few months to ensure its quality of life was maintained.

Winnie lived for 14 years, 10 months and 16 days, comparable with wild tigers, whose average lifespans are between 10 and 15 years, according to the WRS.

It was born in captivity in Taman Safari, Indonesia, before arriving at the Singapore zoo on in April 2001 at the age of 19 months.

Jippie, another of the zoo's white tigers, was put down in March 2012, as it was terminally ill.

White tigers are a rare variant of the Bengal tiger born without the pigment that usually makes the fur orange.

Only one out of every 10,000 Bengal tigers are born this way.

While native to the forests and grasslands of South Asia, it is so rare that it has not been seen in the wild for decades.

About 300 live in captivity in zoos around the world and are firm favourites with visitors.

They made their debut here in 1988 when two arrived from The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in the United States on a four-month loan.

By Davis Ee, davidee@sph.com.sg, mypaper, Published on Aug 27, 2014


 
Fierce tiger
PHOTO: Fierce tiger
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The great organic debate

Source Website: http://food.insing.com/feature/the-great-organic-debate/id-595e3f00
By Daven Wu, inSing.com - 11 September 2012 9:00 AM | Updated 10:33 AM



Can you show me a picture of the farm where this chicken came from?
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What came first, the kampung chicken... or the organic egg?

It’s difficult to imagine but the concept of organic anything was once completely alien to most people, casually dismissed as the province of fringe hippies, or yuppies with too much disposable income.

Nobody cared too much about the provenance of their food. No one knew what free-range meant. A chicken was a chicken. On encountering a bottle of organic shampoo for the first time, my mother asked the sales assistant if this meant it was edible.

Of course, these days, anything organic carries with it a covetable cache, of virtuous necessity, and guilt-free consumerism. Somehow, it feels better to chow down on an organic, corn-fed free-range chook, especially when you ‘knowit’s free of antibiotics and growth hormones.



Nothing you produce can be considered organic unless it’s been certified by some functionary in the city who’s never actually visited your farm much less talked to you about your business or philosophy.
PHOTO: Nothing you produce can be considered organic unless it’s been certified by some functionary in the city who’s never actually visited your farm much less talked to you about your business or philosophy.
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And now researchers from Stanford University have concluded what many earlier studies had suspected: namely, that, save for bacterial contamination in certain instances, there is no discernible nutritional difference between organic and non-organic produce.

Not that this will make an iota of difference to you if you’re a dyed-in-the-wool organic loyalist.

For me, though, the Stanford results are timely. The thing is, whatever good intentions may have accompanied the impulse to consume only organic produce have long been lost on our way to the supermarket. The organic industry is bedeviled by commercial opportunism.

Because to qualify as organic, something has to be certified by a recognised governing body. This leaves out in the cold the uncounted honest farmers and artisans who genuinely believe in naturally raised vegetables, fruits and animals, but who, for one reason or another, cannot call themselves organic.

This means that even if you grew your carrots in soil that hasn’t been treated with chemicals, or add growth hormones, additives or antibiotics to your vegetables and animals, and you’ve diligently recycled your food waste as compost, nothing you produce can be considered organic unless it’s been certified by some functionary in the city who’s never actually visited your farm much less talked to you about your business or philosophy.

Which, of course, is nonsense. No one can honestly tell me that lamb that came from sheep that spent their days happily roaming and grazing on wild grass on the slopes of a mountain is inferior to sheep raised in cloistered, overcrowded organic farms. Or that a kampung chicken that foraged for worms in the earth is less healthy than one raised in a sterile, airless factory.

What’s been missing in the debate to date is not whether something is organic or not, and just because something is non-certified organic, it’s necessarily bad. What’s important is the provenance of the product. Where did this pork come from? Is my salmon from a sustainable farm? Can you show me a picture of the farm where this chicken came from?

In other words, yes, consuming food that’s free from growth hormones and chemicals is intuitively a good thing. But that’s a purchasing decision that requires more than just slapping an organic label onto it. Responsible consumerism requires that we put more in asking the right questions than abdicating that responsibility to some nameless conglomerate who, let’s face it, is in it to make money.
By Daven Wu, inSing.com - 11 September 2012 9:00 AM | Updated 10:33 AM


A carefully reformed ex-lawyer, Daven Wu has spent the past decade or so atoning for his former sins by professionally eating out a lot. His chronicled experiences for Appetite Asia, Epicure and Wallpaper* magazines make him no stranger to the vagaries of Singapore’s service industry. These days, he divides his time between London and Singapore, and is prone to waking up in the middle of the night muttering, ‘Laksa!’




PHOTO: Cassowary Chicks with interesting facts
From Singapore Zoo, Australian Animals




PHOTO: Should be the Organic Passion Fruits
From Singapore Zoo



PHOTO: Organic pineapple?
From Singapore Zoo




Beautiful flower
PHOTO: Beautiful flower
From Singapore Zoo
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Could it be organic bean sprout?
Could it be organic bean sprout?
Could it be organic bean sprout?
PHOTO: Could it be organic bean sprout?
From Singapore Zoo
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