orangutan : Tango

GAIN ID numberGAIN ID number
We assinged GAIN original IDs based on the domestic studbook numbers.:0065    （2014-09-27Updated）
International studbook number: 1784

Name Tango
Sex Male
Species or Subspecies P. pygmaeus (B)
Date of birth 1980.08.04
Place of birth Europe (Twycross zoo)
Current facility Kushiro City Zoo
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Feature
The individual is an adult male with an excellent flange. He is handsome, and his photograph was inserted in a book named Minnanokao (Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers, Inc.; 1994). He is close to Rolie -> Tama, and they do not quarrel with each other.
Character
Because of being hand-reared, this individual is familiar with humans. When the individual sees a hateful staff, he runs and pours water in the mouth on the staff. However, he is generally gentle and follows a trainer's instructions, such as fetching an article.
Life history
1980.08.04 Tango was born at Twycross zoo. He has been artificially bred.
1983.06.24 Tango moved to Nagano Chausuyama Zoo.
1989.11.21 Fujiko  {0100}  was born of Kikki  {0053}  and Tango.
1990.10.23 Tango moved to Kushiro City Zoo.
1993.03.28 Sentarou  {0112}  was born of Rolie  {0061}  and Tango.
1997.01.26 Teijirou  {0120}  was born of Rolie  {0061}  and Tango.
2001.12.07  {0133}  was born of Rolie  {0061}  and Tango.
2003.12.15  {0138}  was stillbirth. Whose mother was Rolie  {0061} .
2010.03.01 Hina  {0148}  was born of Rolie  {0061}  and Tango. She is growing by Artificial feeding.
2014.01.15 Rina  {0153}  was born. Whose mother was Rolie  {0061} .
2014.09.24 Tango died.
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