Shopf dog in the Leipzig zoo: flirt or final separation?

Shopf dog in the Leipzig zoo: flirt or final separation?

Leipzig, Deutschland - In the Leipzig zoo, the animal news are marked by the East China Schopf deer. This special kind, which has its origin in the high mountains of the Himalayas, is known for their striking hairstyle and shy way. However, the zookeepers, led by Holger Wust, are concerned about the love life of the two crops, male Janno and female Nicole. Despite the time together in the enclosure, the two have so far no romantic interest in one another, which dampens the hopes for offspring. As reports [thueringen24.de] (https://www.thueringen24.de/umland/article300518651/zoo-leipzig-schopfhirsche- afternoon-and-a-holger-wust-gust.html), Wust comments on the MDR podcast "Elefant, Tiger and Co. Reproduction has come.

Janno moved into the zoo in January 2025 and represented hope of a successful breed. While Paul, who used to live in the enclosure, could not win Nicole, Janno, known as a "house stool", has also shown little activity so far. Nicole, on the other hand, actively uses the space of the enclosure. It is up to the nurses to continue waiting for the mating season in late autumn, in the expectation that the network of relationships between the two deer will relax.

new insights through podcasts

Holger Wust not only devotes itself to the Schopf deer, but is also an integral part of the new ETC podcast. According to zoo-leipzig.de, this podcast offers an insight into the life of animals in the zoo and illuminates the daily challenges of the animal keepers. The podcast "Elefant, Tiger & Co.", which has existed for over two years, has now published numerous episodes that treat a wide range of animals.

The second season includes exciting topics such as leaf cutter ants, Okapis and gorillas. The variety of animals and their unique ways of life are presented by zoorporter Dirk Hentze in interviews with zoards and curators. Wust also talks about the evolutionary adaptations of the skopf deer, which has developed in his home environment in Southeast Asia.

The meaning of the Schopfliech

The crested shepherds carry an antlers that is often covered by their characteristic cresting hairstyle. Such a splendor and the ability to bark and chirping make you an interesting part of the zoological diversity in the Leipzig zoo. The zookeepers continue to hope for a successful reproduction in the coming season and remain optimistic that Janno and Nicole could get closer.