O Zoológico de Varsóvia foi fundado em 1928 e expõe a subespécie girafa-baringo, “Żyrafa Rothschilda” (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) żyraf Rotszylda.
Abaixo, série com 7 valores faciais, emitida em 10/11/1978, para comemorar os 50 anos de aniversário: “ZOO WARSZAWA 1928-1978”... Os selos mostram: cavalo-przewalski, urso-polar, elefante, jaguar, foca, hartebeests e mandril. Scott: 2301/2307. Yvert: 2414/2420.
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Nota: Na coleção há um FDC obliterado por carimbo do Warszawa Zoo, cujo selo mostra o cavalo-przewalski, em inglês Przewalski's horse ou em alemão Kon Przewalskiego (Eguus przewalski)...
At the time, it covered a area of 12 hectares (30 acres) and was home to approximately 500 animals mainly representing the Polish fauna. Entre 1930 e 1939, o zoológico teve um desenvolvimento dinâmico. New cages and houses for exotic animals were built, such as the elephant house, the hippopotamus, an enclosure for the polar bears and a pool for the seals.
The biggest breeding success of this era was the birth of a female Indian elephant Tuzinka in 1937. She is still the only elephant born in any of the Polish Zoos. Em 1939, o zôo foi ampliado para 32 hectares (80 acres) e se tornou o maior zoológico na Europa.
Em setembro de 1939, when the Zoo was flourishing, the war came and meant the end of its existence. During the bombing of Warsaw, parts of the Zoo premises were destroyed and many animals were killed.
The most dangerous species that survived were put to sleep on the orders of the authorities who decided that these animals might pose a threat. The animals, including the darling of the Zoo’s visitors, the elephant Tuzinka, were taken to Germany. No one has ever found out what happened to them.
Em julho de 1946, the authorities decided to rebuild the Zoo. The works started almost immediately and new animals were collected. In July 1948, the Zoo was opened once again to the public. There were 150 animals, most of which were donated by private individuals.
After a short period of dynamic development, stagnation set in. This was due to the unfortunate decision to relocate the Zoo outside of Warsaw. As a result, the Zoo suffered financial problems for many years.
We had to wait until the 1980’s before the Zoo was incorporated into the new development plans for Warsaw. Since that time, new buildings have built and the standard of living of the Zoo inhabitants has improved significantly. Soon, the last of the oldest cages and the old-fashioned animal houses will disappear forever.
The most recent animal houses to appear include the Reptile House, the Aviary, the Fantasy Zoo, a modern Elephant House and the Australian Enclosure. These were all constructed in the last few years.
O Zoológico de Varsóvia cobre uma área de 40 hectares (100 acres). There are about 5,000 animals representing nearly 500 species. We take part in 31 EEP programmes (European Endangered Species Breeding Programmes), whose aims are to save endangered species.
Notas: Deste zoológico, em 1996, chegou uma girafa macho chamada “Piekarski” no Zoológico de Curitiba, Paraná... Veja foto de um rino-indiano!
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After a break of 18 years, a baby giraffe was born once again in our Zoo!
She was born on 04/01/2004, and she was named Syrenka. The Deputy president of the City of Warsaw is her honorary Godfather. The parents of Syrenka are Largo, who came to us from our friends at the Zoo in Lodz, and Lissy, who came to us from Hanover in Germany.
Young Syrenka has woken up maternal feelings in her Aunt Tebby, who may also become a mother very shortly. Close to the giraffes live a very large family of Bongos – the most beautiful and colourful antelopes in the world.
In January 2004, two young Bongos were born, one male and one female (obviously from two different mothers). Unfortunately, the young antelopes are half-orphans. Their father died before they were born. A replacement father will soon be coming from the Czech Republic.
During the winter, the meerkats live with the giraffes and in the summer they can go outside through a swing door. They have numerous underground tunnels and hiding places. They have guards at the entrance to their underground kingdom.
Meerkats on duty stand up straight on their hind legs, balancing with their tails, and observe the terrain around carefully with their sharp eyesight. In case of danger, they warn their partners with a shrill call.
Meerkats are family oriented and very kind to each other, they are always willing to help each other and to show their feelings. They fall into depression when they are alone by themselves.
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A região de Varsóvia foi ocupada no século X. Na terceira repartição da Polônia, em 1795, Varsóvia pertenceu à Prússia. Depois foi ocupada pelos militares de Napoleão em 1806 e, em 1813, foi incorporada ao Império Russo.
O mapa do selo (lado esquerdo; Scott: 2551) está identificado como originado da "Sede do Reinado Polonês" (Polish Kingdom Quartermaster – 1839).
O selo do lado direito da tela, emitido em 1984, mostra o nome do artista barroco Bernardo Belloto Canaletto (1720-1780) e a sua obra "Vista de Vistula" (Wisla) – rio em Varsóvia (também de Plock).
O Centro Histórico de Varsóvia é considerado Patrimônio da Humanidade.
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Última atualização: 01/03/2008. |
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