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The following summary was translated by Veronica Gmachl from the much longer German version for the English-speaking world to be included in Peter Dickinsons ZooNewsDigest Newsletter

Zoo Mourns Over Dolphin "Duke"

Duisburg. Cause of death was septicemia, most likely caused by bacteria in the food. Now all other dolphins will have to be tested.

Frankfurter Neueste Presse - Nov. 12. 2003

EU-Zoo-Directive Will Cost the Zoos

A number of Hessian zoos will have to invest a lot of money, especially for exotic animals. The Fasanerie in Wiesbaden and the wildlifeparks at Hanau and Fürth already have prepared for the new law. "Everybody had enough time to prepare".

Neues Deutschland - Nov. 10. 2003

Tight Budget For Zoo and Tierpark

Berlin. Ten days after the state's court judged that the 2002/3 budgeting is unconstitutional, the coalition openly shows it is prepared to work on the problem. Zoo and Tierpark are going to feel the impact.

Freie Presse (Chemnitz) - Nov. 07. 2003

Fresh Instead of Frozen Sperms - It Should Work After All

Dresden Zoo is now trying fresh sperm from elephant bull Tembo from England to inseminate elephant cow Drumbo after 3 unsuccessful tries with frozen semen.

Sächsische Zeitung - Nov. 10. 2003

Is Elephant Cow Drumbo Finally Pregnant?

Last night, Drumbo (13) was inseminated. This is the fourth try, at a cost of altogether 23.000 EUR.

Hamburger Abendblatt - Nov. 11. 2003

Corny And Bala On a Journey

The two elephants from Tierpark Hagenbeck moved to Münster Zoo, where they shall be breeding. This is not possible at their home zoo, because Corny is the only bull Hussein's daughter, and Hussein reacts aggressively on Bala.

Thüringische Landeszeitung - Nov. 07. 2003

Willie Seems Interested

After a long journey, Natala, the rhino lady arrived at the Schwerin Zoo. Willie the bull has not met her yet, but most probably scented her.

The Zoo Park Erfurt needs the space Natala left, because Numbi is pregnant.

St. Galler Tagblatt - Nov. 12. 2003

Chimpanzee Jenny Died

St. Gallen. A few days ago Jenny died from a liver disease. Her family took one night and half a day to say goodbye. Cess, father of her two young ones, is still moaning.

Jülicher Zeitung - Nov. 07. 2003

Brückenkopf-Park Wants to Improve Their Zoo

The director of the Brückenkopf-Park at Jülich presented a plan for the future, part of which has been put into practice already.

Freie Presse (Chemnitz) - Nov. 11. 2003

Leipzig Zoo Starts The New Season with Africa-Savanna

The new attraction will be completed until April 2nd, 2004. 40.000 square meters are going to be the new home for up to 50 zebras, giraffes, ostriches and antelopes.

Leipziger Volkszeitung - Nov. 11. 2003

Zoo Twists the Price Spiral and Continues to Construct

Daily admission to the Leipzig Zoo will be 1 EUR more expensive as from April 2004. Reasons are the costly investments into African Savanna, parking structure and Elephant Temple. Tiger-Taiga and Farmyard were the last big new projects.

The African Savanna will be opened in April - with new livestock: Hyena, Giraffes, Zebras, Sahara Oryx, Ostriches and Hornbills.

Berliner Morgenpost - Nov. 07. 2003

Help Our Apes: Berlin Zoo Asks For Donations

A chimpanzee that had survived the Second World War had become a symbol for the after-war reconstruction. Thus, locals protested when the zoo thought of getting rid of its Chimpanzees. Now the Zoo is raising 5 Mio Euro for a new house in the extension area with the help of a neighboring business.

Rhein Main Presse - Nov. 10. 2003

Park Closes For Two Weeks At The End Of November

The Friends of The Fasanerie want to invest 3 Mio Euros for a complete renovation. Plans include a farm with children's workshop and seminar rooms. The administrative and body structure of park will change, too, in order to save costs.

Ostsee Zeitung - Nov. 08. 2003

A Wall of Corals For The Turtles

The Marine Museum of Stralsund will open their new turtle basin in the beginning of next year. Although trade with corals is normally forbidden, the Museum was able to purchase some from a port construction site from Southeast Asia. The new aquarium will contain 300.000 l of water and will be seen through a 9 m long sheet of acrylic glass.

Berliner Morgenpost - Nov. 08. 2003

Binti Is A Sunshine

The five-day-old black rhino weighs 40 kg. She lives at the Berlin Zoo with both her parents and will stay with her mum for 3 years.

St. Galler Tagblatt - Nov. 12. 2003

Hippo Birth In the Basin: Offspring At Basel Zoo

Asita is Helvetia's 6th child. Due to the cold weather, the birth took place in the indoor basin.

Hamburger Abendblatt - Nov. 08. 2003

Hagenbeck: Elephant Cow Pregnant

Hagenbecks Tierpark is expecting offspring again. Thura (31) is pregnant for the 4th time. Father is the bull Hussein (30). Thura will give birth surrounded by the other females.