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The Loro Parque Fundación magazine
LORO PARQUE A MILLION GUAYAQUIL
NUMBER 1 OF DOLLARS FOR GREAT GREEN
THE WORLD CONSERVATION MACAWS
TURNS 46 IN 2019 CONTINUE FLYING IN
ECUADOR
IX PARROT
CONVENTION,
A GREAT SUCCESS
2018
# 113
Tenerife - España
# 113 | Conserving wildlife and its habitats 3
Cyanopsitta # 113 - 2018
The world’s best zoo
INDEX: and they have all recognised the
A message from the President of Loro Parque exceedingly high welfare levels of
Fundación.................................................................. 2 all of the animals in the Park. Every
The world’s best zoo celebrates its 46th birthday..... 3
Great success for the IX Parrot Convention........... 4-5 year since 1994, Loro
Parque
celebrates its 46 birthday
th
Rosemary Low wins the Gorilla Prize........................ 6 Fundación has prepared
A million dollars for conservation in 2019.................. 7
Guayaquil great green macaws continue flying........ 8
and implemented
S.O.S. Amazonas in Dominica................................... 9 a comprehensive
Science and Loro Parque as a centre for protecting environmental science,
wildlife........................................................................ 9
Children’s activities............................................. 10-11 conservation and
Dear friends, On 17 December 2018 Loro Parque
Breeding Mexican thick-billed parrots..................... 12
celebrated its 46th birthday, and at Loro
education programme,
A guarantee of success for the grey-breasted
parakeet population................................................. 13 These issues, which were covered at the IX International Parrot Convention, are ones Parque Fundación we celebrated this and it has directly spent
Researching the blue-throated macaw................... 13 parrots have a key role in thanks to their position in ecosystems as what is anniversary by expressing our great pride over 19 million dollars
Six Lear’s macaws born at Loro Parque Fundación
known as “umbrella” species, a concept scientists use to describe living creatures in the most recent pair of awards Loro on implementing “in situ”
will soon be flying in the wild................................... 14 Parque and Siam Park have received.
An exciting encounter!............................................. 15 on which many others depend, and we now know that many species have benefitted from and “ex situ” conservation
Become a member of Loro Parque Fundación....... 15 the Foundation’s work in recent years. We are also excited to discover that through the new Loro Parque received the programmes thanks to
Back cover............................................................... 16 projects we will be working on in 2019, even more habitats will be protected and become ‘Travelers’ Choice 2018’ Loro Parque’s generous
cover: refuges for wildlife. award, recognising it as commitment, which
Great green macaw (Ara ambiguus) the world’s best zoo, for a covers 100% of our
Photo: Michael Möens (Fundación Jocotoco) The Convention had an unprecedented programme with 850 people from 47 different
second time, just after Siam operating costs.
countries sharing their knowledge-based passion for parrots, making it a globally unique
EDITORIAL OFFICE:
event of its type. Its programme included the presentation of the Gorilla Prize, on this occasion
Park—the company’s water This recognition coincides
Loro Parque Fundación
park—was recognised as with the recent openings of the
Avda. Loro Parque s/n, won by our collaborator, the great ornithologist and globally renowned figure in the world of exhibitions of pygmy hippos, ring-
38400 Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, parrots, Rosemary Low for her long career and commitment to divulgation and conservation the best in the world in its tailed lemurs and an innovative
Islas Canarias, Spain
Tel.: +34 922 373 841 (ext.: 281) of parrots overs so many years. A whole life of dedication recognised with this much-deserved category for the fifth year environment for cockatoos from
E-mail: lpf@loroparque-fundacion.org award. running. Australia and Asia. As well as a
Loro Parque’s leadership in its large number of achievements in
EDITORIAL BOARD: wildlife protection through Loro
We also did not neglect actions to conserve aquatic animals. Consequently, the Foundation commitment to conservation, scientific
Javier Almunia Parque Fundación—many relating
Christoph Kiessling has started research and data collection activities as part of an international project research and education has undoubtedly
to the marine environment—Loro
Rafael Zamora Padrón investigating dolphin welfare. This project, led by the Chicago Zoological Society, combines played a major role in this recognition,
Parque is reaping the benefits
the efforts of 45 zoological institutions and is, undoubtedly, the largest international as have its efforts to achieve excellence
PRINTING: of applying a business model in
project covering the welfare of cetaceans. Its results will help us understand in detail in animal welfare. This same spirit of
Canarias 7 which it reinvests all of its earnings
leadership is what makes Loro Parque
elements of the welfare of dolphins in human care and optimise the situation of a species into the constant development of
VISIT OUR WEBSITES: our principal donor, and the driving force
which enjoys one of the highest levels of welfare in all of the zoological community. the company and ongoing animal
loroparque-fundacion.org behind all of Loro Parque Fundación’s welfare improvements. At present, it
loroparque.com activities.
The Max Planck Institute centre in the Animal Embassy continues to obtain results about continues to be strongly committed
loroparque-fundacion.org/congreso Almost 50 million people have visited to expanding its facilities and
facebook.com/loroparquefundacion parrots’ knowledge and skills. Being able to work with species as tenacious as the great its grounds during its 46 years of history,
facebook.com/loroparque infrastructure, contributing to ongoing
green macaw, hatched under the care of our experts, is a great benefit and will make it job creation in the Canary Islands.
MEMBERSHIP: possible to obtain more knowledge about a species which always displays surprising abilities, All of the Loro Parque Fundación
Become a Loro Parque Fundación member and help making its presence felt among the large macaws. team is proud to celebrate this 46th
with our activities. As a member you will receive a anniversary, in which TripAdvisor’s
membership card which will enable you to visit Loro users have again recognised the
One of the most noteworthy events in this most recent period has been the transfer of six
Parque for free as well as providing other benefits.
Lear’s macaws, which were born in our breeding centre and have left Loro Parque Fundación excellence and quality of the modern
For more information visit our website. You can send
zoo model advocated by Loro
your subscription by post or email (lpf@loroparque- for Brazil, their native country, to be released in their natural environment.
fundacion.org) or you can call us on our contact
Parque. A zoo combining excellence
telephone number. in presenting its animal species
After 12 years working with this species, with excellent results at all levels, we are now
Thank you for your help. and care for detail in the product
entering a very interesting conservation phase which we will describe for you, step by step. each visitor receives with a deep
PAYEE ACCOUNTS: spirit of sustainability and nature
Banca March, Puerto de la Cruz I hope you will carry on enjoying the details of our activities over the last few months and conservation. There is no doubt
CUENTA: 0061 0168 81 0050340118 that you will carry on supporting our Foundation. that this is the model for the zoo of
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the future, for the animal embassy
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WE CARE that should be a vital element in the
Banco Santander, Puerto de la Cruz conservation of our planet in the next
CUENTA: 0049 0290 37 2113529526 century. And Loro Parque is clearly
IBAN: ES46 0049 0290 37 2113529526 at the forefront of this model for
BIC: BSCHESMM success, as recognised by the most
demanding judges, its visitors.
BBVA, Puerto de la Cruz
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BIC: BBVAESMM
Legal deposit: TF-1643/2003 Pygmy hippos are the most recent addition
Christoph Kiessling. to family of animals at what has recently
President of Loro Parque Fundación been named the world’s number one zoo.
From left to right: Brigitte Kiessling;
Wolfgang Kiessling, President of the
Loro Parque company; María Méndez,
Cyanopsitta is printed on recycled Managing Director of Promotur; Delia
environmentally-friendly paper. Herrera, Minister for Foreign Action of the
Island Council of Tenerife; Lope Afonso,
Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz; Alberto
Bernabé, Minister for Tourism of the Island
Council of Tenerife, and Dimple Melwani,
Minister for Tourism of Puerto de la Cruz.
Photo: M. Pérez
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Great success for
simultaneously interpreted into four social networks. Thanks to the event’s
languages, shared their experiences social programme, people could make
and knowledge during this week. Many different connections, exchanging
other activities were provided as well as
the IX Parrot Convention
ideas, new challenges and knowledge
talks.
about their shared field of parrots.
This year, in response to an
unprecedented demand, intensive The convention’s social programme
workshops were offered on the days included an excellent dinner with
after the Convention, where different traditional Canary Islands cuisine in
experts offered direct training in the Plaza del Palacio Municipal of la
various fields linked to the world of Orotava, another no less notable dinner
conservation. in the Auditorium of Santa Cruz de
This convention, the only one of its
Tenerife, a visit to the island of Gran
type in the world thanks to its nature
and its extraordinary ability to attract Canaria to enjoy the Poema del Mar
delegates, brought around 1,000 aquarium and, finally, a memorable
people, delegates and companions, to gala dinner in the gardens of the Hotel A special dinner was given to recognise people who had attended the convention before.
M. Reinschmidt presented gifts to the delegates who have attended most often over the
the island, who enjoyed the delights of Botánico. years. Photo: M. Pérez / LPF
the climate of Puerto de la Cruz and the A photographic summary of
biodiversity of the Canaries. the convention can be viewed
A variety of events were put on
at the following
during the convention, to enliven it and
link: (http://www.
encourage contact between delegates.
Many of the delegates were loroparquefundacion.
meeting for the first time after years org/congreso/index.php/
of speaking on the phone or through es/).
The Zoo-Verein Wuppertal made a €20,000 donation to Loro Parque Fundación for its
progress in implementing projects within the agreement between the two institutions,
which collaborate on the Aralandia project. Photo: M. Pérez / LPF
The delegates in the gardens of the Taoro Conference Centre in Puerto de la Cruz. Photo: M. Pérez / LPF
The seminars held the attention of all of those present. Photo: M. Pérez / LPF
This convention brought together interact with professionals
850 delegates from 47 from the field and experts in
different nationalities, for an event the different scientific areas
featuring the participation of the most from all of the continents where Loro
internationally renowned experts in the Parque Fundación is implementing a
field.
range of conservation projects, among
The IX Parrot Convention, organised
which stand out ones that have saved 9
by Loro Parque Fundación and held in
species of parrot from extinction. Loro
Tenerife, can be described as a great
Parque Fundación has already spent
success. The renowned Tony Silva presented a cheque for €8,500 to Loro Parque Fundación for
19 million dollars supporting projects to
The record number of conserve endangered species all over
the royalties from his latest book. Silva asked delegates to give the Foundation their
unconditional support over time, saying that LPF has been a tool for the genuine recovery of
nationalities present made the world. A total of 22 international parrot populations all over the world. Photo: M. Pérez / LPF
it possible for delegates to speakers, whose presentations were
The Mayor, Lope Afonso, and the Minister for Tourism, Dimple M. Melwani of Puerto de la A traditional Canary Islands dinner in a unique space greeted all of the delegates in Photo: M. Pérez / LPF At the gala dinner, Tony Silva from Florida received the prize for the best speaker, Rafael
Cruz with the President of Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling, at the start of the evening. an unforgettable environment. Plaza de la Villa, la Orotava. Zamora of LPF came second and Volker Seidl from Germany was third (chosen by those
Photo: M. Pérez / LPF present). Photo: M. Pérez / LPF
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Rosemary Low wins the Gorilla Prize A million dollars for
are directed at protecting lions in the
Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe,
the great green macaw and the lilac-
crowned parrot in Ecuador, and the
conservation in 2019
blue-throated macaw in Bolivia. These
projects will receive over 60,000
As part of the convention, the dollars in funding in 2019.
prestigious 2017 Gorilla Prize was We should not forget efforts
awarded to Rosemary Low in the to conserve marine species and
Tenerife Auditorium. Low is a ecosystems, to which Loro Parque
passionate advocate for parrots Fundación will dedicate 200,000
and has dedicated her life to dollars next year, almost three
quarters of which will be dedicated
these birds through aviculture
to cetaceans (killer whales, dolphins,
and conservation. This year
humpback whales and pilot whales)
saw the in a variety of projects relating to
fifteenth welfare as well as to monitoring
edition and conserving the population of
of the killer whales in the strait of Gibraltar
prize, and developing systems to avoid
which accidental beaching by pilot whales.
It is also important to note the
participation in a project on the
island of Madeira to conserve the
Mediterranean monk seal, a species
listed as critically endangered on the
IUCN red list, making it Europe’s most
endangered marine mammal. As
well as projects dedicated to marine
Members of the Loro Parque Fundación Advisory Board. Photo: LPF mammals, in 2019 the foundation will
also continue conservation work with
From left to right: Lope Afonso, Christoph Kiessling, Brigitte Kiessling, Fernando Clavijo, Carlos Alonso, Rosemary other species, such as sea turtles and
Low, Wolfgang Kiessling and Carolina Darias. Photo: M. Pérez At the annual meeting of the ($577,000), followed by projects receive most of the support from sharks.
Loro Parque Fundación Advisory focusing on nature in Europe, which Loro Parque Fundación (800,000 We would like to thank LPF’s
Board, recently held in Puerto de will receive just over $203,000, dollars), with the red-vented cockatoo sponsors for their dedication and
la Cruz, the distribution of the and projects in Africa, which standing out among them (critically support for nature conservation.
achievements in conservation in
million dollars the Foundation will receive $126,000. Asia, with endangered on the IUCN red list). With their support, we are
a heartfelt speech, in which she
$73,000 and Australia-Oceania, This bird’s project will receive $68,000 making important advances in the
recalled her first visit in 1984 and her dedicates to nature
with $21,000, complete the funding to continue safeguarding populations conservation of species and their
relationship of over 30 years with a conservation projects all over which will be distributed among 40 on the island of Rasa and trying to habitats. Their dedication enables
park she has a special appreciation the world was decided for conservation and research projects ensure that the successful breeding conservation actions based on
for: “it has been a privilege to be another year. to be implemented by 34 NGOs and already achieved in this area spreads research, education and awareness-
involved with Loro Parque and the Endangered species and Universities from all over the world. to other parts of the region. raising relating to the natural habitats
Foundation for so long.” ecosystems in the Americas will From an ecological point of view, Other notable projects relating to where the species under protection
During the Gorilla Prize event and receive almost 60% of the funds land species and ecosystems will land-based species and ecosystems live.
as part of the conference, four Loro
Parque Fundación Ambassadors were
named. Honoured for their careers Amazona oratrix Aratinga euops Monachus monachus LIFE WHALERT Analysis of Biodiversity
Mexico / Belice Cuba Madeira (Portugal) Canary Islands conservation
and their work in support of nature, Total: 83.888 $
CITES I
Total: 72.393 $
CITES I
Total: 15.000 $
CITES I
(Spain)
Total: 78.400 $
Navarra (Spain)
Total: 33.000 $
they will now represent the foundation 2018
Amazona auropalliata
2018 2019 2019 2019
Orcinus orca
Rosemary Low, winner of the 2017 Gorilla wherever they go. The ceremony was held in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Auditorium, and was an Ara militaris
Nicaragua
Total: 249.257 $ Psittacines Gibraltar (Spain)
Total: 312.501 $
Mexico longevity
Prize. Photo: M. Pérez unforgettable event. Photo: M. Pérez Total: 81.323 $
CITES I
2018 Tenerife (Spain) CITES II
CITES I Total: 13.869 $ 2016
2018 2019
Pyrrhura viridicata Climate Change
Ara macao Santa Marta (Colombia) Canary Islands (Spain)
Total: 250.000 $
recognises environmental Mesoamerica
Total: 199.268 $
Total: 584.390 $
CITES II 2019
Cacatua haematuropygia
responsibility, taking into consideration
CITES I 2018 Palawan (Philippines)
2018 Chelonia mydas
Total: 1.816.201 $
Canary Islands (Spain)
strategies and actions to conserve Orcinus orca Total: 17.400 $
CITES I
2018
Ara ambiguus Tenerife (Spain) CITES I
biodiversity and promote sustainable Costa Rica / Nicaragua Total: 1.294.235 $
CITES II
2019
Total: 255.262 $
resource use. Wolfgang Kiessling,
Proteus anguinus
CITES I 2018
Canary Islands
2015
(Spain)
the President of the Loro Parque Neotropical
Total: 36.456 $
2018
Company, highlighted the work of Ognorhynchus icterotis
Antioquia (Colombia)
parrots
CITES I
KAFA-Poicephalus flavifrons
Ethiopia
Globicephala
New Zealand
CITES II
Rosemary Low, who for years was Total: 1.611.444 $
CITES I Sudamérica
Squatina squatina
Canary Islands
Total: 194.443 $
CITES II
Total: 10.000 $
CITES II
Total: 137.864 $
a bird keeper in the Park and who 2018
2018
(Spain)
Total: 86.258 $
2018 2019
2018
has dedicated her whole life to the Hapalopsittaca fuertesi
Quindio (Colombia)
rearing and conservation of parrot Total: 894.101 $ Pyrrhura griseipectus
Ceará (Brazil)
CITES I
species. Her principles and 2018 Total: 386.320 $
CITES II
2018
values, Kiessling noted, are Vini ultramarina
French Polynesia
Ara ambiguus
Ecuador Anodorhynchus leari
KAZA-Panthera leo
Angola, Botsuana, Namibia,
Zambia, Zimbabue
the same ones that motivate Total: 11.709 $
CITES I
2019
Total: 177.423 $
CITES I
2018
Bahía (Brazil)
Total: 377.074 $
Total: 256.600 $
2018
CITES I
Loro Parque, prioritising 2018
Pyrrhura orcesi
the protection of nature in
100%
Buenaventura (Ecuador) Ara glaucogularis Amazona brasiliensis
Total: 598.631 $ Beni (Bolivia) Paraná (Brazil)
a time in which the human CITES II Total: 1.695.148 $ Total: 624.179 $
2018 CITES I CITES I
2018 2018
population is rapidly growing,
leaving the resources and habitats of
for nature
wild animals more restricted and in
worrying conditions.
For her part, Rosemary Low
underlined Loro Parque Fundación’s The new LPF Ambassadors: Alena Winner, Bärbel Köhler, Matthias Reinschmidt and Anil Garg. Photo: M. Pérez
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Guayaquil great green macaws continue flying S.O.S Amazonas in Dominica
an island system where they regularly
face severe climatic difficulties.
Only scientific rigour and proven
experience will achieve positive results
for species which are unique at a
From Ecuador, in the area known individuals successfully flying free in turn developing aggressive and self- After the catastrophic passage the Amazona arausiaca were in a politically weakened, has seen great global level and are also the birds that
as Las Tunas in the Ayampe Reserve, since last year and six more doing so defence behaviours, before leaving of hurricane Maria in Dominica, its very vulnerable position at every environmental controversies with little represent their country.
the Fundación Jocotoco has informed for several months. the adaptation aviary. emblematic national bird, the imperial level. The local population, lashed justification or explanation.
us that our brave protagonists, which These juveniles are guided by the We continue to follow this great
amazon (Amazona imperialis) and by the elements and socially and Scientists and their
were released into the wild, are calls of more experienced macaws to project closely, which is still obtaining teams have continued
still being spotted in the area and find the food and water they need for
field data and information about the the difficult but serious
are having no problems. The great each day.
adaptation of these giants among and steady progress of
flying skill they display means the Their location is being tracked as
monitoring teams can be tranquil. they have been fitted with radio and
macaws, which can exceed a kilogram the research with the
In addition, the local population is GPS transmitting collars. in weight and fly skilfully over the support of Loro Parque
strongly involved. Michael Möens, Jocotoco’s field jungle of Ayampe in Ecuador. Fundación, which more than
17 years ago started to support the
One of the particular scientist, told us how these individuals
protection of these species through the
have developed. They were used
features of this project to controlled enclosures since
Rare Species Conservatory Foundation
is that all of these being chicks. Soon after moving
(RSCF) and Dominica’s Forestry &
One of the individuals with a radio collar. Wildlife Division. Knowing how many
individuals were Photo: M. Möens. F. Jocotoco into the aviary built for gradual individuals from these species remain
born in controlled release in the forest, they started to alive and where they have successfully
environments, resulting modify their behaviour, being timid found refuge will expand our knowledge
between scientists from the when encountering the noises and of these parrots, which have evolved on Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis)
from breeding from Fundación Jocotoco and from Loro movements of nature, which were not Field team in Dominica Photo: RSCF Photo: RSCF
specimens seized Parque Fundación has led to two known to them until that moment, and
following illegal
trapping. They were carefully
looked after for years in the
Fundación Jambelí’s centre to be
Science and Loro Parque as a
ready for this planned release, in Max Planck
which the individuals were prepared
in large flying cages in the jungle,
Institute
far from the urban world and human for Ornithology
interaction.
Ongoing, direct communication centre for protecting wildlife
The zoological community is making provides evidence that participation
major efforts in conservation and in in these demonstrations by the Delphine Soulet, a French researcher at
performing applied studies, including professionals from each institution the Max-Planck Comparative Cognition
research into veterinary and nutritional can be linked to an improvement in Research Station: “Sensei, a grey
parrot, and I sometimes play together;
welfare. However, more recently, some relationships between the animals and when she whistles, I try to imitate her,
have stood out for their contribution their keepers, which can lead to better then she changes the whistle and
to cognitive research, such as the handling and greater animal welfare. makes it longer, so it is harder to copy.
Max-Planck Comparative Cognition Parrots with a healthy Her aim is obviously to make it hard
enough for me that I can’t reproduce it
Research Station at the Loro Parque
Animal Embassy. mind in a healthy body. completely, so that she wins!”
One recent example of how to use It’s dinner time! - Every afternoon at
cognitive research in zoos comes the Max-Planck Comparative Cognition
The local population has received information so that they can be involved in the project. Research Station at the Loro Parque handling and is important for keeping on colder days birds need more energy
Photo: F. Jocotoco from the city of Kyoto, Japan, which is
collaborating with Kyoto University’s Animal Embassy, each grey parrot is them healthy and happy. and so more food.
Wildlife Research Centre. given the appropriate amount of food The particular amount of food is Accordingly, the balance of the
Scientists introduced feeders for on its own plate. calculated every day depending on parrots’ diets and how they obtain them
chimpanzees based on tools located in This individual diet is part of the daily each bird and the weather conditions as directly affects their behaviour.
different centres as a mental challenge
The researcher Michael Möens visiting
communities to give them information
to facilitate natural use of tools by the
about the project. Photo: F. Jocotoco animals. The study showed that the
enrichment devices had positive effects
on the animals’ behaviour, as they
increased behaviour relating to tool use
and reduced stress-related behaviour.
Cognitive research
demonstrations in zoos
provide an opportunity
to improve the visitor
experience and
encourage interactions
between the animals and
their carers.
One very recent study provides an
example of how providing research
demonstrations to visitors to zoos
and aquariums can improve their
The manager of the Ayampe reserve,
opportunities to learn and increase
Byron Delgado, tracking the released
individuals using radio and GPS. the time they spend in each space
Photo: F. Jocotoco Their strong flight has enabled them to adapt to the wild environment. Photo: F. Jocotoco dedicated to the animals. It also The group from the Max-Planck Comparative Cognition Research Station at the Animal Embassy/LPF. Photo: L. O’Neill / Max-Planck Animal Embassy LP
10 Growing, caring, creating | Nº 5 JuNIOR JuNIOR Growing, caring, creating | Nº 5 11
14 cm
Every year over 10 million hectares of woods and forests disappear, which is a know
As its name suggests, this bird has an enormous crest on its head. Did you know this can be very serious problem for all of the animals that live in them. Did you illion
m
that 10 more
up to 14 cm long? is
hectares size of
Portugal
Spain e
than t h
Find the right silhouette
COLOURING IN Portug
al?
l
Portuga
(Area of
10 0 ha )
9,239,
Do you know which of these animals live in the forest or jungle? Colour them in!
1) 3) 4)
2) 5)
COMPLETE AND DRAW
SYLLABLE WORDSEARCH
One of the answers to deforestation is reforestation. This
Deforestation is the destruction of forests by human activity. involves planting new trees in the places where they have
Draw the cockatoo, following the example. Find this word by moving around the syllable wordsearch below vanished. Do you know what they need to grow? Fill in the
Copy the drawing
The squares will help you! in an L shape ( or ) starting with the spaces to find out.
orange square.
A U A T
toN FI PLA DA
DE TRI tIoN FO
JAR FO MUR TA
Did you know…? CA an RES EN And reforest the woodland by drawing the trees that have
been cut down.
It is native to some areas of Indonesia where it lives
in forests. It is critically endangered. de
It measures about 50 cm and weighs
350 g. Its body is white, with a black
beak and feet and a yellow crest on
its head.
It nests in holes in trees near the water. Find out which tree the cockatoo has laid its eggs in
COLOURING IN and colour it in.
CLUES: Have you ever Loro Parque Fundación knows
Tree 1 says: tree 2 tells the truth. planted a tree? that deforestation is a problem that
threatens many species, and so we work
Tree 2 says: the cockatoo is not here. Post a photo of you planting or caring for a tree and tag
on lots of projects planting trees and
....@loroparque_fundacion @loroparquefundacion @fundacionlpf
Tree 3 says: the cockatoo is not in not in tree 1. helping protect forests.
with the hashtag #wecare4forests
1 2 3 4 Tree 4 says: tree 3 is empty.
You might appear in our next issue!
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Breeding Mexican thick-billed parrots A guarantee of success for the
The thick-billed parrot, Rhynchopsitta
pachyrhyncha, is native to the western
Sierra Madre in the north-east of
reared by their parents were ringed with
10 mm rings in their third week of life.
A chick reared by hand from day zero
grey-breasted parakeet population
the Mexican state of Sonora and is displayed satisfactory development
threatened with extinction, in the category compared to ones reared by their parents.
of endangered. Its fall in population It weighed 13.9 g at birth, increasing to
is basically being worsened by the 149 g at 20 days, 326 g at 55 days, 315 g
individuals.
destruction of the mature pine forests at 79 days, 334 g at 100 days and 311 g at Installing artificial nests and
where it lives. 130 days. exhaustively monitoring them are of
This species is not commonly found ex- A chick reared by its parents opened its great help for this little parrot, which
situ and so our focus is on giving greater eyes aged 14 days and weighed 320 g at for a long time people often trapped.
attention to studying it and reviewing the 55 days, 295 g at 79 days and 300 g at 137
knowledge acquired over time. Also, selective tree felling prevented the
days when it became independent from its
As part of the breeding parents. Monitoring nests. Tracking populations. Scientific ringing.
species from finding holes in which to
nest.
plan, in the last season It has always been grounds for
The microregion this parrot inhabits
celebration when this species reproduces
we worked with two in the breeding centre, as its character
Three actions that make conserving this species possible. Tracking with mopeds enables us to
is called Baturité, which in Tupi, the
mature pairs from this always tends to be cryptic compared to
reach inaccessible areas, artificial nests give the species more opportunities and ringing enables
long-term monitoring. Photos: Aquasis
old language of the inhabitants of the
Examples are spotted more and more
often.
species, and after specific other species that are more outgoing and Amazon, means: “the place the crystal-
Photo: Aquasis
handling, both pairs are not uncomfortable in the presence of
the keepers. Chick of the thick-billed parrot (Rynchopsitta pachyrhyncha). Foto: LPF
clear water springs up.” This is a small
reproduced. Under this unique project, which
there were once just mountain rainforest system in the midst
To stimulate the reproduction of two started with a small refuge for the of the Caatinga, a very different habitat.
pairs, we increased their environmental
processes along with prolonged
treatments, which, with such a delicate species, the protected area is now 10
a few dozen of them, It is an island of green, an oasis, in the
enrichment; the four individuals were species, were a major challenge. It has times larger thanks to the participation there are now over 500 middle of a semi-arid region.
socialised and adjustments to their diet now been possible to overcome this with of private land owners who offered their
were made. optimised formulas and improved handling
For this species, enrichment has a vital land to expand the reserve. By doing
procedures.
role in increasing stimuli and interaction this, they have ensured that the grey-
between individuals. Therefore, the Morning feeding with fruit and Pine seed supplement. Balanced mix of seeds.
In recent years, 19 breasted parakeet will flourish.
combination of different natural systems in vegetables. specimens of this species Since 2007, Loro Parque Fundación
this environment is decisive. have hatched at the has been working alongside the
Enrichment through Loro Parque Fundación Aquasis organisation in Brazil in the
dietary stimulation breeding station. And each state of Ceará to save the grey-breasted
based on a natural basic maintenance hatching has meant new hope of keeping With
parakeet (Pyrrhura griseipectus).
diet boosted ahead of and during the this species stable within its safety net in
the controlled way its genus requires.
over 350,000 dollars of
breeding season. This comprises a variety
of grains, fruits, legumes, oats, birdseed, Each piece of data collected and each support, its populations In the most recent breeding season, over Distance monitoring makes it possible to Fabio Nunes contemplating the Baturité
grains of wheat and, principally, shelled improvement in procedures tells us more have bloomed 400 eggs were counted in the nests. learn about the habits of this species. habitat the species inhabits.
pine nuts. Ears of tender corn were about this inhabitant of the pine woods
of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental,
exponentially. Where Photo: Aquasis Photo: Aquasis Photo: Aquasis
also introduced soon before the chicks
hatched. After this, an increase in activity which is in danger of extinction and whose
and stimulation of the pairs was observed. population seems not to exceed 4,000
The pine nuts stimulate this species individuals, something requiring a high
reproductively in an important way as in level of responsibility from the few centres
the wild their reproduction coincides with Raised by parents at 44 days. The keeper Juveniles raised at Loro Parque Fundación. that keep Mexican thick-billed parrots.
pine cones ripening in the spring. At Loro Marcia Weinzettl monitoring a chick raised Photo: LPF
Researching the blue-throated macaw
Parque Fundación we provide the pine by its parents.
nuts shelled to avoid infestations with
insects or fungi. Their distinctive cries are the link broken very easily when they jump from
Natural rearing and between individuals, which feel comfortable the nest for the first time or when the chicks
if there are more members of their species are simply being handled.
additional hand rearing in the immediate area. Therefore, every Extra calcium supplies in their diets and Conservation of these macaws is a carried out exhaustive analyses of guidelines for protecting and studying
collect data about these
Loro Parque Fundación, natural rearing time we add more members to the flock, the use of UV rays in the Baby Station priority for Loro Parque Fundación and the real situation of these macaws these birds whose scientific name is Ara
by the parents is the primary and most it creates a more stable position for the have corrected these traumatological so a variety of scientific field surveys are throughout 2018. Describing the glaucogularis. macaws that is vital for
desirable objective. The parents provide species. problems, which required the attention needed to establish the situation of this areas they live in and analysing their Using new protecting their species,
optimal nutrition if all of the dietary species. behaviour patterns and any biological
elements necessary are available to them.
In the case of the Rhynchopsitta genus,
we know there is a tendency for chicks to
of the veterinary team and long recovery
Along with the NGO Aves Bolivianas, interactions they might have with the
technological a species which is one of the nine saved
In general, chicks reared by their parents develop with very fragile bones, known as Loro Parque Fundación and experts activities of the local population are monitoring devices is from extinction by the work of Loro
grow quickly and can leave the nest and glass bones. from the University of Manchester the parameters that will shape the making it possible to Parque Fundación.
be independent sooner than hand-reared On several occasions we have had nasty
chicks. surprises where the youngsters’ feet have
Hand rearing makes it possible to save
chicks that are not fed or incubated well
by their parents, or ones that come from
artificial incubation to optimise results for
species that need this on conservation
grounds.
The hand-reared chicks and the ones
Defining the exact characteristics of each
Newborn in 1 day 5 days 21 days 29 days 40 days 47 days 130 days A group of blue-throated macaws resting in a forest island. habitat is crucial to determine the real Installing monitoring devices in the forest
incubator Photo: G. Sánchez /AB numbers of this species. Photo: AB islands. Photo: AB
14 The newsletter Loro Parque Fundación | # 113 # 113 | Conserving wildlife and its habitats 15
Six Lear’s macaws which hatched at An exciting encounter!
Loro Parque Fundación will soon We have recently welcomed a visit from someone very special: Ana
Levetzov, the star of the 1997 cover of our journal Cyanopsitta, who
Von
be flying free in the wild
visited Loro Parque and Animal Embassy to say hello and see first-hand the
development of all of Loro Parque Fundación’s projects over all of the intervening
years.
She said she was impressed with the development of the foundation and the
implementation of so many projects all around the world.
Three males and three females Her visit to Loro Parque was full of very happy memories and unexpected
of the endangered Lear’s macaw surprises. Encountering new species and different habitats meant a lot to
(Anodorhynchus leari) have travelled someone who has known the park since her childhood.
to Brazil for release into the wild in a Since she first visited us, Loro Parque Fundación has managed to save
controlled “soft release” or gradual
9 species of parrot from extinction and has been at the forefront in animal
release process. From the two pairs
research, welfare and clinical management. She saw first-hand the
the Brazilian government entrusted
modern laboratory which can be viewed by the public, the
to Loro Parque Fundación in 2006,
over 30 individuals have hatched in hand-rearing facilities with the season’s chicks and the Max
Year:
1997
the last few years. Nine individuals Planck Institute’s centre for animal knowledge, which
were previously sent to their country together with the veterinary facilities gave her a direct
of origin to participate in the ex-situ perspective on the day-to-day work to support animals
project with this species. And now the in this wildlife conservation centre.
6 chosen by a committee of experts She also had an exciting encounter with a salmon-
participating in this project will be crested cockatoo, which was the species that amazed
the future inhabitants of an area in her 21 years ago.
the Caatinga in the north of Brazil
where there are only two remaining Excitement with nature is a feeling
members of their species. The start
of this phase took place in Tenerife Ana von Levetzov visited the Animal Embassy’s facilities 21 years after appearing on the that lasts all through life.
cover of Cyanopsitta. Photo: LPF
where we welcomed Valeria Ladeira,
the environmental coordinator of Enel
Green Energy, which also sponsors
the project. Ladeira was present in the
embarkation of the birds and carried
out the long administrative process at
the Brazilian end.
Fifteen specimens
have now travelled from
Loro Parque Fundación In the region where they will be released, there are only two specimens living in the wild.
Give the gift of
These will be teachers for the ones born in Tenerife.
to Brazil, contributing
fully to the commitment
to the recovery of this
species, the examples
Research Group, Erica Pacífico, will
oversee the technical details of the
process alongside the team that will
at every level has been fundamental
in every step forward, strongly
benefitting every stage in this project,
Protecting nature
of which have always monitor the released birds. These
which will be crucial for the advance
remained the property will have GPS trackers to enable As a member of Loro Parque Fundación, you can enjoy
of the recovery of this species which
of their country of origin. recording and analysis of the basic free entry to Loro Parque as often as you like.
In this project, the general data in the study of the species. The is endemic and endangered in the
Arrival in Brazil in the customs control and
coordinator of the Lear’s Macaw Brazilian government’s involvement country. inspection. You can also visit the breeding station, which has the
world’s largest collection of parrots.
Also, keep up to date with real protection of nature
through Loro Parque Fundación.
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Tenerife, Islas Canarias, Spain.
Valeria Ladeira, of Enel Green Power, travelled to Tenerife to participate in the transport of Rafael Zamora and Marcia Weinzettl showed Valeria Ladeira the projects LPF has carried
the Lear’s macaws and hold technical meetings with the experts from LPF. Photo: LPF out in Brazil in recent years, which represent an investment of over 2 million dollars in the
recovery of endangered species in the country. Photo: LPF
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