TOO MANY ANIMALS
AUCKLAND ZOO'S DILEMMA
Lion cubs, leopard cubs, jaguar cubs and wild sheep are at present being offered for sale by the Auckland Zoo, reports the "New Zealand Herald." Lieutenant-Colonel E. R. Sawer, curator, said yesterday that an attempt was being made to dispose of some of the young animals bred at the zoo in^recent years in order to make way for fresh exhibits. Until they have beeji sold no more birds or animals can be purchased for the zoo. Some ostriches, hornbills, and Capuchin monkeys bought some time ago are expected by the first available ship from Melbourne whence they are being sent after being obtained in South Africa. When they arrive; said Colonel Sawer, there will not be a vacant enclosure or paddock at the zoo,
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 83, 10 April 1939, Page 8
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130TOO MANY ANIMALS Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 83, 10 April 1939, Page 8
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