Motion · S4M-14706 · 3 Nov 2015
Female Rhino Arrives in Scotland
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates everyone at Blair Drummond Safari Park, which is near Stirling, on it exchanging an adult rhino with a zoo near Paris; understands that, as part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme, Tswane, a 15-year-old female southern white rhino, is replacing 13-year-old Lucy, who has been sent to the zoo in France; believes that officials hope that, with a 15-year-old male rhino, Graham, Tswane will produce a calf in the next two years; notes that the programme involves captive animals that are at risk of extinction being matched with fertile mates in the hope that they produce offspring; believes that the scheme is vital for preserving endangered animals; commends the safari park on what it considers this successful exchange, and believes that it is important that zoos in Europe work together to maintain a sustainable, healthy genetically diverse and population.
Supporters (16)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 3 Nov 2015
- Jayne Baxter 3 Nov 2015
- Neil Findlay 3 Nov 2015
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 3 Nov 2015
- Richard Lyle 3 Nov 2015
- Hanzala Malik 3 Nov 2015
- Anne McTaggart 3 Nov 2015
- Nanette Milne 3 Nov 2015
- Elaine Murray 3 Nov 2015
- Liz Smith 3 Nov 2015
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 4 Nov 2015
- David Stewart 4 Nov 2015
- Cara Hilton 5 Nov 2015
- Bill Kidd 5 Nov 2015
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Nov 2015
- Sandra White 18 Nov 2015
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.