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Zoo Tycoon 2 => ZT2 Show and Tell => Topic started by: Kiseki on October 18, 2006, 12:24:18 PM

Title: Kiseki's Wolf Den
Post by: Kiseki on October 18, 2006, 12:24:18 PM: I decided to turn the Boreal Forest (Small) map into a gigantic wolf exhibit. I will get some full pictures of that later, but reading up on the wolves being territorial gave me this idea.

First off, I am only starting with two gray/timber wolves, a male and a female. My thoughts are that if they can create their own wolf pack, as in the wild, they won't be as keen to kill off the other wolves. However, one or two wolves might be introduced later for breeding purposes.

Second, because the exhibit is so large, they will not feel overcrowded, so this should please them quite a bit and make them less likely to act up. I did have a jeep tour going through at one point, as some of the pictures show, but it is now gone. I might bring in a sky tour later on...

Later on, I might attempt to bring in a second wolf pack to share the exhibit.

So, without further ado, let me introduce you to the first two wolves in the huge exhibit.

Keiru: "Alpha" male of the pack. He's mostly seen running around the exhibit as fast as he can. When the jeep tours were in, he used to chase the jeeps.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/keiru.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/keiru2.jpg)

Sachi: "Alpha" female of the pack. She's playful, but mostly stays around the den and food bowls. She doesn't seem to enjoy exploring.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/sachi.jpg)

The pack has begun!

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/keiruandsachi.jpg) :party5:
Title: Kiseki's Wolf Den
Post by: Rosinas Cat on October 18, 2006, 12:44:31 PM: Nice work, Kiseki. It will be interesting to see how the pack develops.:thumbsup:
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Post by: SageofWater on October 18, 2006, 02:09:40 PM: Awwww, I love fwuffy wolves! I can't wait to see the pack!
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Post by: Thestoneofdoom on October 18, 2006, 03:04:17 PM: awesome,cant wait to see the rest^_^
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Post by: ShenTirag on October 18, 2006, 03:05:29 PM: I look forward to seeing how the pack develops :)
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Post by: Areta on October 18, 2006, 05:24:09 PM: I love wolves, it should be fun to see how introducing more pack members will go!
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Post by: Red Panda Twins on October 18, 2006, 05:30:12 PM: Those pictures look great! Good luck with the pack!
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Post by: tycoonistmaster101 on October 18, 2006, 05:35:17 PM: Awww,thats so sweet. Its like a marriage ritual. Keep it up!
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Post by: wolfess23 on October 18, 2006, 05:44:10 PM: I love wolves, so I wish you much luck in the production of your pack :3
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Post by: rhinosrock on October 18, 2006, 05:51:31 PM: I love wolves they're one of my favorite animals good luck with the pack
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Post by: africanwilddog on October 19, 2006, 01:42:08 AM: This looks like itll be really good! Cant wait to see what happens... youre one of teh first people to do a story like this completely on whatever unpredictable stuff the animals do!
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Post by: starwolfie on October 19, 2006, 02:48:23 AM: it looks like so much fun ,i've bookmarked it.
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Post by: Budgielover101 on October 19, 2006, 02:51:42 AM: just a suggestion starwolfie: you could also subscribe to the thread :)
This looks very interesting Kiseki! I can't wait to see how the pack goes, it's a good idea to just see how the animals go on their own and document on it, nice work! :original:
Title: Kiseki's Wolf Den
Post by: rexy_rox1000 on October 19, 2006, 03:06:41 AM: Aww.... this looks like it will be a good pack. wolves are one of my favorite animals!
Title: Update!
Post by: Kiseki on October 19, 2006, 06:31:34 AM: After some consideration, we now have two packs going. :juggle:

The "Feather" pack, which is the original one with Sachi and Keiru, and the "Waterfall" pack, which is a new pack located on the other side of the exhibit. Actually, the Feather pack is more loctaed in the middle of the exhibit... this might get interesting if the two collide.

Sachi gave birth to two new pups, Kicho and Mizu.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/pups.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/pups2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/mizu.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/kicho.jpg (Awww!!!!!)

For those who were wondering how the guest layout was:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/guests.jpg

And... the new pack's alphas:

Mirror, the female:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/mirror.jpg

Forever, the male:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/forever.jpg

And... the Waterfall which the Waterfall pack is named after:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/waterfall.jpg

One last pic - I saw this ambient squirrel, and thought the photo came out nicely:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/koikitten/zt2/squirrel.jpg

:specool:
Title: Kiseki's Wolf Den
Post by: Areta on October 19, 2006, 07:31:41 AM: The Pups are sooo cute! How do you come up with the wonderful names?:original:
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Post by: Kiseki on October 19, 2006, 10:32:18 AM: Quote from: Areta;148282
The Pups are sooo cute! How do you come up with the wonderful names?:original:

The Feather names are mostly Japanese... (Keiru isn't)

Sachi is the short version of "happy child," Kicho means "tree butterfly," and Mizu means "water."

The English names I just came up with randomly. :blushing:
Title: Kiseki's Wolf Den
Post by: kiwah on October 19, 2006, 11:55:15 AM: I love this thread! keep up the good work!
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Post by: RhinoRapter on October 19, 2006, 12:14:42 PM: those ae awsome pics and i loove this wolf pack it is so cute
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Post by: Areta on October 19, 2006, 12:34:49 PM: You've got great imagination with this!
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Post by: CoolKid on October 19, 2006, 12:52:20 PM: This is such an awsome idea. the wolf( not picky on species) Is my favorite! I've bookmarked this topic
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Post by: Blueclouds on November 06, 2006, 01:27:55 PM: I love your pic of Forever!:surprise:
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Post by: world on November 06, 2006, 07:24:35 PM: This is a cool idea Kiseki!I wonder whatll happen with the second pack....
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Post by: veg_wolf971 on November 28, 2006, 06:47:12 PM: I love this! This is soo cute! :wub: I luff the wolfies :blushing: I can't wait to see more! :bounce:
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Post by: Tiger Lily on November 28, 2006, 07:12:17 PM: This is such a great idea, very creative. I love your wolves and especially their names. They are original, I like that. : :) : Great pictures too, beautiful.
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Post by: mimisia92 on November 28, 2006, 08:05:12 PM: Can't wait to see more of what happens. I did that once with the hienas but It was not sucesfull I guess. The dominant female kept on hunting down all the females that bred with whichever male. It was very realistic though.
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Post by: Zephyr on December 02, 2006, 06:25:43 AM: This is awesome! Wolves are probably my favorite animal in game!
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Post by: ghost on December 02, 2006, 06:33:48 AM: i can't wait to see more photo's!!
nice idea!