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DNA research supports captive breeding programmes in zoos
2020-09-29
- Rotterdam, Netherlands. Dr. M (Mirte) Bosse
Researchers from the Animal Breeding and Genomics group at Wageningen University & Research now join forces with studbook keepers from Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) by performing DNA research to facilitate proper management of captive populations. In a recent kickoff meeting both institutions laid the foundation for future collaborative research.
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A new four generation elephant baby born in Netherlands
2013-08-10
- Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The female Asian elephant baby was born this morning at 5 AM at the outside habitat. Mother is Throng Nhi born 2003 in Rotterdam (her father Alexander was born 1978 in Tel Aviv Zoo), father is Timber. Timber was born in Rotterdam 1998, Timbers father Ramon was born 1970 in Hannover Zoo, Germany.
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2011 Elephant and Rhino Research and Conservation Symposium
2011-10-10
- Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Rotterdam Zoo in association with the International Elephant Foundation (IEF) would like to invite you to participate in the 2011 Elephant and Rhino Research and Conservation Symposium scheduled for October 10-14, 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This year IEF welcomes to the elephant symposium our colleagues working with all species of rhinos, both in human care and in the wild. Elephants and rhinos face similar problems in the wild (habitat loss and poaching), and many animal managers, ...
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Elephant born in Rotterdam Zoo
2010-07-21
- Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Rotterdam´s Blijdorp Zoo has announced the welcome addition of another elephant. The calf weighed in at 75 kilograms which zoo authorities say is "on the small side". Despite this, the baby was up on its feet and suckling less than two hours after birth.
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Unborn elephant in Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) probably dead
2008-01-02
- Rotterdam, Netherlands. Martijn Fabrie, Netherlands
The unborn child of elephantmother Irma of Zoo Blijdorp isn't likely to live anymore. Employees of the zoo in Rotterdam were counting of a birth around the Christmas and New Year days, but they think the calf is dead by now. Last Friday the the membranes of Irma broke. Normally the delivery will begin and within 48 hours the calf is born. The contractions however didn't start, even after the vetenarian had given her stimulating medicines and massaging the birthchannel.
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Art project vandalised in Rotterdam. A painted elephant sculpture, part of an art project to raise money for threatened elephants in Thailand and India, was vandalised on Sunday night.
2007-09-04
- Rotterdam, Netherlands.
One of some 30 elephant sculptures embellishing the centre of Rotterdam was badly vandalised late Sunday night. As yet unidentified persons pulled the painted elephant from its pedestal causing the legs to break. Holes were also made in the elephant’s body. “We assume that they have been dancing and jumping on the elephant,” said Mike Spits, the person who took the initiative for the art project on Monday.
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Asian elephant bull Alexander relocated from Rotterdam Zoo Netherlands, to Antwerp Zoo, Belgium.
2007-04-18
- Rotterdam, Netherlands. Dan Koehl
The bull Alexander born 1978 in Ramat Gan Zoo Israel (Motek x Warda) was relocated 17th April with police escort from Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam to three waiting females in Antwerp Zoo. All three cows are proven breeders, one even had twins.
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Rotterdam Zoo celebrating its 10th elephant baby
2006-05-13
- Rotterdam, Netherlands. Mafootje
On may 13 at 11:30 a female elephant was born in Rotterdam. She was up on her feet in 3 minutes and was born in between the elephant group. For the mother Douanita this is the first living young she has had, but it's the tenth birth of an elephant in this Rotterdam Zoo. The elephant is named Trong Nhi after a famous Vietnamese female leader.
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8 Headlines about Elephants from Rotterdam 2020-09-29 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - DNA research supports captive breeding programmes in zoos
2013-08-10 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - A new four generation elephant baby born in Netherlands
2011-10-10 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - 2011 Elephant and Rhino Research and Conservation Symposium
2010-07-21 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Elephant born in Rotterdam Zoo
2008-01-02 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Unborn elephant in Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo) probably dead
2007-09-04 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Art project vandalised in Rotterdam. A painted elephant sculpture, part of an art project to raise money for threatened elephants in Thailand and India, was vandalised on Sunday night.
2007-04-18 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Asian elephant bull Alexander relocated from Rotterdam Zoo Netherlands, to Antwerp Zoo, Belgium.
2006-05-13 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Rotterdam Zoo celebrating its 10th elephant baby
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death Mali, the Philippines’ lone elephant, dies after more than 4 decades
2023-11-28
- Manila, Philippines.
Mali, the country’s lone elephant, confined in a Manila Zoo enclosure for over four decades, died on Tuesday. In a social media address, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuña said Vishwamali, commonly known as...
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2023-11-23
- Hamburg, Germany.
A young elephant at Hagenbeck Zoo has died within just two days, probably due to a herpes virus infection. Despite constant monitoring and treatment by the zoo vets, all measures were unsuccessful, th...
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2023-11-21
- Baltimore, United States.
Thanks to early detection and intensive therapy, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Md., announced that its 15-year-old African bull elephant, Samson, has survived an episode of a strain of the Elephant E...
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2023-11-14
- Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The International Elephant Foundation, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Chiang Mai University, the National Elephant Institute, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Kasetsart University happily an...
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2023-11-13
- Way Kambas, Indonesia.
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant was born in western Indonesia over the weekend, according to officials, weighing about 108 kilograms (238 pounds), the yet-to-be-named male calf was born at ...
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2023-11-10
- , United States.
Donna, an Asian elephant at the Saint Louis Zoo, was euthanized Thursday morning after her health saw a rapid decline, the zoo announced. She was 52. Donna was born in the wild and arrived at the zoo ...
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2023-11-08
- Cincinnati, United States.
Four Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), two adult females and their young male calves, arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Sunday, November 5. The new elephants, SheRa, Kabir, Anak, an...
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2023-11-03
- Karachi, Pakistan.
International animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS has initiated efforts to relocate Madhubala from Karachi Zoo to Safari Park, where she will join fellow elephants Sonia and Malika. A training sessi...
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2023-11-01
- Bandipur, India. Vartha Bharati
In a tragic incident, an elephant named Vinayaka, also known as Akkiraja, residing at the Rampura elephant camp in the Bandipur tiger reserve, passed away on Tuesday. The sudden demise occurred after ...
Read more Read about Karna (Vinayaka, Akkiraja) in the Elephant Database Read about Ramapura elephant camp in the Elephant Database death The Elephant Sanctuary announces the passing of African elephant Jana
2023-10-25
- Hohenwald, United States.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee announces the passing of African elephant Jana at the age of 43. Jana was The Sanctuary’s 31st resident. In recent weeks, Jana's declining health and reduced mobi...
Read more Read about Jana in the Elephant Database Read about Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES) in the Elephant Database birth In rare incident, female elephant Netravathi delivers baby on Dasara procession day
2023-10-24
- Shivamogga, India.
In a rare incident, Netravathi, a female elephant, which had been brought from the Sakrebaiu camp to Shivamogga, for the Jumboo Savari to be held on Vijayadashami festival day (today), delivered a fem...
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2023-10-02
- Fort Worth, United States.
The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is proud to announce the dates for our 44th annual conference, hosted by both the Fort Worth Zoo and Dallas Zoo on October 2 to 5, 2023. The conference will inc...
Read more Read about Fort Worth Zoo in the Elephant Database death Oldest captive elephant in Malaysia dies
2023-09-10
- Temerloh, Malaysia.
The female elephant, which died at the Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre (PKGK) in Lanchang, was brought to the country from Assam, India in 1974. Lokimala was brought to this country...
Read more Read about Lokimala in the Elephant Database Read about Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Education Centre in the Elephant Database birth Nong Nooch Pattaya celebrates fourth elephant birth this year
2023-08-28
- Pattaya, Thailand.
Following Thai tradition, the offspring of Pang Sarai, 22, and Plai Ningnong, 27, was named ‘Plai Boonmak,’ symbolizing ‘Abundant Merit.’ This ceremony expressed heartfelt wishes for the well-...
Read more Read about Plai Boonmak in the Elephant Database Read about Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens in the Elephant Database misc Baby elephant at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo officially named
2023-08-26
- Omaha, United States.
The baby elephant at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo officially has a name; Amandra. Pronounced “ah-MON-dra,” the name means “strong woman.” The zoo said it was chosen by a donor and their family. ...
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2023-08-24
- Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne Zoo’s nine-year-old elephant Man Jai has died after a sudden illness. The Asian elephant was diagnosed with an incurable disease on Monday after zookeepers noticed lethargy and swelling in...
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2023-08-22
- Mysore, India.
Preparations are in full swing at the Mysore Palace premises ahead of the arrival of the Dasara elephants. The jumbos will camp here for approximately two months, undergoing training and consuming nut...
Read more Read about Chaitra in the Elephant Database Read about Ramapura camp in the Elephant Database misc Poisoned watermelon given to elephant
2023-08-21
- Kataragama, Sri Lanka.
An individual who fed a poisoned watermelon to an elephant called “ Asela” of the Kataragama Abhinawarama temple was taken into custody by the Kataragama police on saturday. However, Veterinary S...
Read more Read about Asela in the Elephant Database Read about Kataragama Kiri Vehera Dewalaya in the Elephant Database conservation How elephant populations are being controlled using contraceptives
2023-08-21
- Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Contraceptives are now being successfully used to prevent elephant overpopulation in South Africa. Approximately 75% of all breeding-age female elephants outside of the greater Kruger National Park ha...
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2023-08-21
- Sapporo, Japan.
19-year-old Asian elephant Pearl and her newborn baby stand together at the Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo. According to the zoo, this is the first time in Japan that an Asian elephant has been born ...
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