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Oceania Pack Animals Guide

By ggeorlett1

A guide to all the animals in the DLC Pack (4 Habitat Animals + 1 Exhibit Animal = 5 Animals Altogether)
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Guide Index

Overview

Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor)

North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)

Quokka (Setonix brachyurus)

Spectacled Flying Fox (Pteropus conspicillatus)

Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)

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Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor)

Taxonomy

Class: Aves
Order: Sphenisciformes
Family: Spheniscidae
Genus: Eudyptula

General

Population in the Wild: 469,760
The little penguin (or Eudyptula minor), also known as the blue penguin, is a small species of marine bird that lives on the coastlines and in the surrounding oceans of Southern Australia and New Zealand. It has dark blue feathers dorsally - on its back - and white feathers ventrally - covering its belly and chin. The little penguin has black eyes, a black beak, and pink feet. Males and females of this species look alike. Little penguins stand 30cm (12in) tall on average, and Weigh between 1.1kg and 1.5 kg (2.4lb and 3.3lb).

Little penguins are not endangered and are considered a species of Least Concern. Most populations of little penguins are stable, but many also face threats due to human encroachment, such as introduced predators, oil spills, and other water pollution. They are at risk of being hit by cars, and can be affected by coastal development for tourism, fishing, and infrastructure.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: Oceania
Regions: Australia, New Zealand
ICUN Status: Least Concern

Habitat

Fence Grade: 1> 3.3ft
Land Area: 1938ft
Water Area: 646ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 25-100°F
Biomes: Aquatic, Temperate, Grassland
Can Guests Enter Habitat: Yes
Can Guests Interact: No
Relations With Humans: Neutral

Social

Little penguins are social animals; and when not foraging at sea, they live in small groups of mated pairs.
Group Size: 6‒500 (up to 500 males, up to 500 females)
Male Bachelor: 6‒500
Female Bachelor: 6‒500

Reproduction

Little penguins breed in winter and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, from June to October. During this period, male little penguins engage in mating display, which include vocalising and standing tall with their neck and clippers spread out. A male may also build a nest and perform his displays in front of it to impress females. Once a female has chosen him, the two perform a courtship display together, which involves vocalising, bowing to and circling on another. Soon after, copulation takes place and the pair either build a nest together or use the male's existing nest.

31 days after mating, the female lays 1-2 eggs into the nest, which both male and female will then incubate for another 31 to 40 days before they hatch. The little penguin hatchlings are fiercely guarded by their parents for the first 3 to 5 weeks of their lives, with each parent taking a shift lasting 3 to 4 days. After this initial guarding period, the chick is then only watched at night. Chicks fledge at an age of roughly 2 months old, when they are close to adult size, and soon after become independent from their parents.

Little penguin reach sexual maturity at 3 years old, and will attempt to find a mate in the next breeding season. Mated pair remain together for life, and reunite each breeding season.
Difficulty: Easy (Monogamous)
Maturity: 3 years
Sterility: 10 years
Gestation/Incubation: 1 month
Interbirth: 12 months

Food

Tier 1: Fish Cuts
Tier 2: Shrimp
Tier 3: Vitamin Supplements

Feeding Stations

Water Pipe
Underwater Fish Feeder
Food Tray
Water Bowl
Water Trough

Food Enrichment

Underwater Fish Feeder
Block of Frozen Fish
Slow Feeder

Habitat Enrichment

Curio Ball
Platform Floats
Rubber Duck
Submarine Buoy
Water Jet (Water Jet Rock)
Small Bubble Machine
Sprinkler
Block of Ice

Compatible Animals
None

Zoopidia Fun Facts

The little penguin is the smallest species of penguin in the world.
Each little penguin has a unique call, and monogamous pairs use these calls to identify each other.
Little penguins secrete an oily substance from their tail, which they rub over their bodies to maintain their waterproof feathers.
A little penguin may travel 1000km before its first birthday.
Little penguin can dive to depths of 60m.

North Island Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)

Taxonomy

Class: Aves
Order: Apterygiformes
Family: Apterygidae
Genus: Apteryx

General

Population in the Wild: 10,000-20,000
The North Island brown kiwi (or Apteryx mantelli) is a small flightless bird native to the forests of Northern New Zealand. Its round body is covered in thick, brown feathers and supported by stocky, pink legs and feet. The kiwi has small, black eyes and a long, pink beak. Females are slightly larger and heavier than males, standing 50cm to 60cm (20in to 24in) tall and weighing around 2.8kg (6.2lb), compared to the male's height of 45cm to 55cm (18in to 22in) and weight of 2.2kg (4.9lb).

As a Vulnerable species, the North Island brown kiwi is at risk due to several factors. They are endemic to New Zealand, where before human arrival, they did not face predation. Roaming domesticated dogs and cats, as well as invasive stoats now kill many Kiwis. As a countermeasure, mammalian past control is being carried out in areas inhabited by Kiwis to prevent further population loss. Additionally, the Kiwi's vulnerability to bird flu, has further reduced their numbers. Large scale vaccination efforts have been introduced to inoculate the North Island brown kiwi against this virus.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: Oceania
Regions: New Zealand
ICUN Status: Vulnerable

Habitat

Fence Grade: 1> 3.3ft
Land Area: 1938ft
Water Area: 0ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 25-95°F
Biomes: Temperate
Can Guest Enter Habitat: Yes
Can Guests Interact: No
Relations With Humans: Confident

Social

The North Island brown kiwi is a solitary and territorial bird that lives alone or in monogamous mated pairs. It is occasionally found in small groups when travelling.
Group Size: 1‒2 (up to one male, up to one female)
Male Bachelor: 1‒2
Female Bachelor: 1

Reproduction

North Island brown kiwis are territorial and maintain a territory that includes an underground burrow. A receptive female kiwi vocalizes at the entrance of her burrow, at night in order to attract males. She may be volatile and aggressive towards approaching males while deciding whether to mate with them. If she accepts, the two engage in a mating display around the entrance of the burrow, which involves circling and chasing each other. Soon after, copulation takes place.

Shortly after mating, the female lays one or two eggs, either inside the burrow or in a hollow log, thick vegetation, or rocky crevice. The eggs are exclusively incubated by the male for 2.5 to 4 months, after which the chicks hatch. Parents provide no care for their offspring after this point. The chicks are able to feed themselves immediately after hatching, and within 5 or 6 days, leave the nest for the first time. They remain in their natal burrow for 2 to 5 weeks before leaving it to find their own territory.

Male North Island brown kiwis reach sexual maturity at 1 year old, while females become sexually mature later, at 2 to 3 years old.
Difficulty: Difficult (Monogamous)
Maturity: 2 years
Sterility: Unknown
Gestation/Incubation: 1-2 months
Interbirth: 1 month

Food

Tier 1: Meat Gruel
Tier 2: Insects
Tier 3: Fruit

Feeding Stations

Food Bowl
Water Trough
Water Pipe
Water Bowl

Food Enrichment

Slow Feeder
Forage Box
Natural Termite Mound

Habitat Enrichment

Curio Ball
Water Jet (Water Jet Rock)
Sprinkler
Herb Scent Marker
Mirror Mobile

Compatible Animals
None

Zoopidia Fun Facts

The North Island brown kiwis can live for up to 40 years.
In North Island brown kiwis, only the male incubates the eggs.
Kiwis have vestigial wings and can't fly. Like most other ratites, they have a small claw at the end of each wing.
The North Island brown kiwis has the larges egg size relative to its body weight compared to all other birds.
There are no native land predators in New Zealand, and the North Island brown kiwi is poorly adapted to counter predation. Without pest control, up to 94% of all kiwi chicks die to human-introduced wildlife or carnivorous pets, such as cats and dogs.

Quokka (Setonix brachyurus)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae
Genus: Setonix

General

Population in the Wild: 7,500-15,000
The quokka (or Setonix brachyurus) is a small species of wallaby that lives in the swamps, scrublands and forests of the Rottnest Island and Bald Island, as well as the coast of South-West Australia. It has thick, buff-brown fur, large and powerful hindlegs, small and dexterous forearms, and a thin tail. It has rounded ears and a round face, with a characteristic 'smiling' expression. Quokkas measure 40cm to 54cm (16in to 21in) in length, with an additional 25cm to 30cm (10 to 12in) tail. Males are slightly larger than females, weighing between 2.7kg and 5kg (6lb and 11lb), compared to females at 1.5kg to 3.5kg (3.3lb to 7.7lb).

Quokkas are considered a Vulnerable species. Their numbers have declined due to the introduction of predators, such as pets, habitat loss caused by human development and improper interaction with wildlife, such as the feeding of unsuitable items. Thanks to the popularity and internet hype of the species, there has been a recent increase in the amount of money spent on their conservation projects. In their native habitat, protection laws have been put in place, ruling that they should not be touched, fed, or taken as pets. There are also ongoing efforts to restore their natural environment in some areas of mainland Australia.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: Oceania
Regions: Australia
ICUN Status: Vulnerable

Habitat

Fence Grade: 1> 4.1ft
Land Area: 2153ft
Water Area: 0ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 50-100°F
Biomes: Grassland
Can Guests Enter Habitat: Yes
Can Guests Interact: Yes
Relations With Humans: Confident

Social

Quokkas live in loosely bonded family groups of 12 to 24 individuals, but they may gather in large groups of up to 150 around water and food sources. They tolerate nearby conspecifics but aren't particularly social.
Group Size: 1‒24 (up to 23 males, up to 23 females)
Male Bachelor: 1‒24
Female Bachelor: 1‒24

Reproduction

Quokkas in mainland Australia appear to reproduce year-round, while the population on Rottnest Island breads only between January to August. Females choose a mate generally based on size, therefore larger males are more likely to mate with multiple females. They are polygamous, meaning both sexes will mate several times with different partners.

After a pregnancy of 27 days, a tiny, underdeveloped joey is born, who will crawl into the mother's pouch. There, it attaches to a teat to suckle, and remains there for the next 6 months. While males do not participate in parental care, some may defend a female who is carrying their offspring. The joey emerges from the pouch at 6 months old to being eating solid food, intermittently returning to the pouch to milk feed for another 2 months, until weaned at 8 months old.

Female Quokkas are sexually mature by this time, male Quokkas reach sexual maturity a little later, at 13 months old.
Difficulty: Easy (Promiscuous)
Maturity: 1 year
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 1 Month
Interbirth: 5 months

Food

Tier 1: Hay
Tier 2: Herbivore Pellets
Tier 3: Fruit and Vegetables

Feeding Stations

Arboreal Feeding Platform
Water Trough
Water Pipe
Water Bowl

Food Enrichment

Small Barrel Feeder

Habitat Enrichment

Tunnel
Water Jet (Water Jet Rock)
Tennis Ball
Small Bubble Machine
Sprinkler
Herb Scent Marker

Compatible Animals

Zoopidia Fun Facts

The quokka's bone structure, with small jaws and protruding teeth, make them appear as if they are smiling.
Quokkas do not fear humans and treat them with curiosity. As they don't have any natural predators, they lack instinctive fearfulness. This has resulted in a fad of ´quokka selfies´, popularizing the animal in online culture.
Most of the quokka's predators are introduced species and include dingoes, foxes, domestic dogs, and cats.
Quokka females may remove and abandon a joey from their pouch when being pursued by a predator to create a distraction and increase their chances of escape.
The quokka's main habitat, Rottnest Island, was named by Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh. It translates to ´Rat's Nest Island´, because he believed the quokkas were giant rats.

Spectacled Flying Fox (Pteropus conspicillatus)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Chiroptera
Family: Pteropodidae
Genus: Pteropus

General

Population in the Wild: Estimated 44,000 in Australia, unknown in other locations
The spectacled flying fox (or Pteropus conspicillatus) is a species of megabat that lives in the tropical rainforests and mangroves of New Guinea, as well as Northern Queensland in Australia. The spectacled flying fox is covered in black fur, with yellow-white coloration around the neck, scalp, and eyes, which gives it the appearance of wearing spectacles. It has large, black wings, pointed ears, and big round eyes. Its snout is long and ends in a blunt nose. It has an average body length of 8.7in to 9.8in, and a wingspan of up to 31in, and weighs between 1.1lb and 2.2lb.

Due to habitat loss, climate change related factors, and urban development, the spectacled flying fox is considered Endangered. They are viewed as pests by farmers due to their frugivorous nature, which leads to their roosts being destroyed, and individuals being shot.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Walkthrough Exhibit

Origins

Continent: Oceania
Regions: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
ICUN Status: Endangered

Exhibit

Temperature: 70-90°F
Biomes: Tropical

Social

Spectacled flying foxes live in large groups in the wild, but group dynamics are constantly in flux. Dominant males and their choice of mates tend to roost at higher points in the colony.
Group Size: 5‒35

Reproduction

During April and May, male spectacled flying foxes select an area in the roost – the more dominant the male, the higher up the area will be – to gain a better oversight of females. Males approach females to check if they are in estrus, and if so, attempt to mate with them. Females are more likely to accept a male’s advances if his territory is high up in the roost. Copulation takes place hanging upside down from a branch.

The mother gives birth to 1 pup following a pregnancy of 5 months. It will cling to its mother and is carried around on her body exclusively for the first 6 weeks of its life. At this age, it will then be strong enough to hang in the roost by itself, where it remains while the mother goes to forage. Weaning begins at 4 months old and is complete when the pup is 8 months old.

Female spectacled flying foxes reach sexual maturity at 2 years old, while males will be sexually mature a year later.
Difficulty: Average (Polygamous)
Maturity: 3 years
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 4 months
Interbirth: 8 months

Food

Various types of fruit and spinach

Exhibit Enrichments

Nectar Feeder
Bat Box
Water Dish
Fruit Skewer
Apple Rope
Perch Box
Perch Frame
Perch Rope

Zoopedia Fun Facts

Spectacled flying fox colonies of up to 50,000 individuals have been recorded on occasion.
Spectacled flying foxes are extremely social and are known to get depressed or aggressive when kept alone.
Spectacled flying foxes are important seed dispersers, with a single bat capable of dispersing 60,000 seeds in one night.
Unlike other bat species, spectacled flying foxes have excellent eyesight.
Non-pregnant spectacled flying fox females will surround the pregnant females to protect them. They will also assist pregnant females by providing them with food.

Tasmanian Devil (Sarcophilus harrisii)

Taxonomy

Class: Mammalia
Order: Dasyuromorphia
Family: Dasyuridae
Genus: Sarcophilus

General

Population in the Wild: 10,000-25,000 (estimated)
The Tasmanian devil (or Sarcophilus harrisii) is a large, carnivorous marsupial native to the bushland and forests of Tasmania. It has also been reintroduced to New South Wales in Australia. Tasmanian devils have a stocky build with sturdy legs and a stout tail. They have a pointed snout, small eyes, and rounded, bald ears. The fur of the Tasmanian devil is black, with reddish brown fur on the tail and muzzle, and a white crescent-shaped marking running across the chest and shoulders. This species is sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and heavier than females. A male devil measures 62cm to 71cm (24in to 28in) in body length, and weighs between 5.5kg and 12kg (12lb and 26lb), while a female is shorter at 52cm to 57cm (20in to 22in) long, with a body weight of 4.1kg to 8.1kg (9lb to 18lb). Both stand roughly 20cm to 30cm (8in to 12in) tall at the shoulder, and have a tail length of around 25 cm (10in).

Tasmanian devils are considered and endangered species, although their population numbers currently remain stable. Historically, they have been persecuted by settlers in Tasmania due to false beliefs that they kill livestock, though they are known to kill poorly protected poultry. They are affected by a fatal, cancer-like disease called Devil Facial Tambour Disease, which is endemic to this species and has drastically reduced their numbers in the wild. With the additional threats of being hit by cars, population fragmentation, and habitat degradation, the population is prevented from recovering. Vaccination research is ongoing but has been so far unsuccessful. Conservation efforts to release healthy devils into the wild are in place to maintain and protect their wild population.

Gameplay

Interactivity: Full

Origins

Continent: Oceania
Regions: Tasmania
ICUN Status: Endangered

Habitat

Fence Grade: 2> 3.3ft
Land Area: 2153ft
Water Area: 0ft
Climbing Area: 0ft
Temperature: 25-88°F
Biomes: Temperate
Can Guest Enter Habitat: No
Can Guests Interact: No
Relations With Humans: Confident

Social

Tasmanian devils are solitary in the wild, but may tolerate each other in communal locations in order to eat and defecate. Otherwise they only spend time together to mate or in the case of a mother with her litter.
Group Size: 1‒5 (up to 4 males, up to 4 females)
Male Bachelor: 1‒5
Female Bachelor: 1‒5

Reproduction

In the Southern Hemisphere, Tasmanian devils mate in autumn, around March and April, so their offspring are weaned in spring and summer, when prey is most abundant. Male devils track females and fight over them. A female devil will generally choose to mate with the most dominant male. Both fights and mating itself may be aggressive interactions, and both sexes often have marks and scars from these encounters. Tasmanian devils are polygamous, and subordinate males may still non-reproductively copulate with females after her mating with a chosen males, which helps them build experiences and makes them more likely o successfully sire offspring in future mating events. Females are fertile for roughly 9 days within their 21-day oestrus cycle.

Pregnancy in Tasmanian devils lasts 21 days, after which the females gives birth to up to 50, but usually between 20 and 30, very tiny and underdeveloped young. They crawl from the birth canal into their mother's pouch and attach themselves to a teat and suckle. As the mother only has 4 teats, all other infants will die. Once attached, the infants remain in the pouch for 4 months and feed continuously. Afterwards, they emerge from the pouch and are completely weaned by 6 months old. Younger females are likely to successfully raise 2 joeys, while more experienced mothers will have litters of 3 to 4 young.

Joeys are independent at 8 months old and leave their mother at this point to live alone. Female Tasmanian devils reach sexual maturity at 2 years old, and are likely to have offspring on their own from their first fertile season onwards, while males reach sexual maturity at 3 years old, and may not successfully compete for a mate right away.
Difficulty: Difficult (Promiscuous)
Maturity: 3 years
Sterility: Death
Gestation/Incubation: 1-4 months
Interbirth: 12 months

Food

Tier 1: Processed Meat
Tier 2: Kibble
Tier 3: Eggs

Feeding Stations

Food Tray
Water Bowl
Water Pipe
Water Trough

Food Enrichment

Bamboo Feeder
Skittle Feeder
Frozen Blood Pumpkin
Piñata Zebra (Piñata Pronghorn)
Dog Ball

Habitat Enrichment

Small Ball (Small Ice Ball, Small Ball Colorful, Small Ball Pumpkin)
Rubber Duck
Rubbing Pad (Rubbing Pad Bark)
Water Jet (Water Jet Rock)
Blood Scent Marker

Compatible Animals
None

Zoopidia Fun Facts

At birth, Tasmanian devil joeys weigh 0.2g and are the size of a grain of rice.
Tasmanian devils store fat reserves in their tails, like other marsupials.
Tasmanian devils can eat 40% of their body weight in a day.
Tasmanian devils have the highest bite force in relation to body mass among mammals. They can bite though metal and bone.
Tasmanian devils have been so named due to their scream, which is loud and ´unearthly´, and made early settlers think of demons hiding in the bushland.