Video: Baby elephant born at Rotterdam's Blijdorp Zoo

1 month ago

After Moo Deng, meet Ava: The adorable golden tiger from Thailand

Nearly two months after Thailand’s pygmy hippo Moo Deng went viral, an adorable three-year-old golden tiger named Ava has become the latest star at a zoo in the Southeast Asian country. Take a look at the photos of Ava here: Golden tigers like Ava and Luna are characterised by a recessive gene that gives their fur a unique golden hue, …

Thailand Luna Moo Deng Ava

1 month ago

Endangered Asian elephant calf ‘Kirby’ born at Houston Zoo

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An endangered Asian elephant calf was born last week at the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elephant arrives at SA's Monarto Zoo after international flight and police escort through Adelaide

ABC

South Australia's Monarto Safari Park has a jumbo-sized addition in the form of 42-year-old Asian elephant Burma. On Tuesday morning, Zoos SA chief executive Elaine Bensted told ABC Radio Adelaide that caretakers would be accompanying the animal on a private plane from Auckland before, teaming up with SA Police, to provide a special police escort to Monarto. The motorcade set …

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2 months ago

Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumatran tiger dies after fight in captive breeding programme

Dutch News

Efforts to get two new tigers at Blijdorp zoo in Rotterdam to mate as part of a captive breeding programme have ended in tragedy, after a fight in which the female tiger died. “That meeting ended in a fight,” the zoo said in a statement. “The zoo keepers eventually managed to separate the two animals.” An autopsy at Utrecht University’s …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumatran tiger dies after fight in captive breeding programme

Dutch News

Efforts to get two new tigers at Blijdorp zoo in Rotterdam to mate as part of a captive breeding programme have ended in tragedy, after a fight in which the female tiger died. “That meeting ended in a fight,” the zoo said in a statement. “The zoo keepers eventually managed to separate the two animals.” An autopsy at Utrecht University’s …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Thai elephant gives birth to unique twins

China Daily

Newborn elephant twins, a female and a male, with their mother at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace in Ayutthaya, Thailand, on June 10. Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP A 36-year-old elephant gave birth to male and female calves in Thailand on June 7 night, in what is believed to be the world's first twin elephants of different sexes. An official at Royal …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Rare twin elephants in Thailand receive monks’ blessings a week after their tumultuous birth

Associated Press

BANGKOK — Buddhist monks in Thailand on Friday blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy. Their mother, Chamchuri, gave birth to the pair on the night of June 7 at a camp in Thailand’s ancient capital Ayutthaya, a popular tourist destination 80 kilometers north of …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Rare twin elephants in Thailand receive monks' blessings a week after their tumultuous birth

The Independent

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9 months ago

See rare pygmy hippo born in Greek zoo – and why births in captivity are so important

BBC

See rare pygmy hippo born in Greek zoo – and why births in captivity are so important Reuters Pygmy hippos are solitary creatures The birth of a rare pygmy hippo means the newborn's species is closer to being saved. "Pygmy hippos typically give birth to a single calf after a gestation period of about 6 to 7 months, making this …

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10 months ago

Video: Third baby African elephant born at Beekse Bergen safari park

NL Times

Last year, Beekse Bergen announced with great fanfare that three of its African elephants were pregnant. On Tuesday, the safari park in Hilvarenbeek made the happy announcement that the third baby elephant was born healthy and strong. Baby elephant Tendai was born on Monday to Punda, the matriarch of the African elephants in Beekse Bergen. “Tendai means ‘grateful’ because we …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Rescued baby elephant snuggles with mother in new video from Tamil Nadu

India Today

Do you remember the viral picture of the baby elephant taking an afternoon nap in its mother’s arms after the successful rescue mission in Tamil Nadu? Last weekend, forest officials in Tamil Nadu united the lost baby elephant with its mother and herd at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Pollachi. As the picture went viral, Supriya Sahu posted a video …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baby elephant reunites with mother after rescue, IAS officer tweets heart-melting pic

Hindustan Times

IAS officer Supriya Sahu took to X to share an incredible picture that captures a love-filled moment between a baby elephant and its mom. “When a picture is worth a million words, the rescued baby elephant after uniting with the mother takes an afternoon nap in her mother's comforting arms before moving again with the big herd. Earlier, she also …

Mother Baby Elephant Ias Picture Sahu Pic

1 year ago

‘You are the father!’ Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan

Associated Press

Initially unsure of which orangutan was the father of a new baby primate, the Denver Zoo decided to have a little fun with the results and turned to the paternity announcement guru himself: former daytime talk show host Maury Povich. Siska, a female who was born on Aug. 27, is the first baby for Eirina, a 15-year-old Sumatran orangutan, who …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Video: Baby African elephant born at Beekse Bergen

NL Times

“In peace and quiet and under the watchful eye of the other ladies of the group, African elephant Pina-Nessi gave birth to her first calf after a 22-month gestation,” safari park Beekse Bergen announced on Monday. Mosi is Pina-Nessi’s first calf, and her name reflects that, meaning “firstborn.” The safari park expects the arrival of two more African elephant calves …

Elephant Mosi

1 year, 2 months ago

Baby elephant loses balance on morning run with her keepers. Watch

Hindustan Times

Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda took to X to share an old video of a baby elephant taking a tumble on a morning run with her keepers. Despite this, the baby elephant gets up again and continues her run with the keepers. It goes, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that …

Video Elephant Run Keepers Ifs Baby Elephant Morning Run

1 year, 3 months ago

Rotterdam zoo’s oldest elephant, Irma, dies at age 53

NL Times

The oldest elephant at Diergaarde Blijdorp zoo in Rotterdam, named Irma, passed away at the age of 53, the zoo announced on Monday. https://t.co/AZJ2POiuQP pic.twitter.com/F7CPEKopE9 — Diergaarde Blijdorp September 25, 2023 Irma's health had declined for years and worsened significantly in recent weeks. Irma played an important social role in the Rotterdam elephant family and spawned an entire dynasty,” remarked …

Zoo Elephant Rotterdam Irma Diergaarde Blijdorp

1 year, 4 months ago

Giant panda twins celebrate 4th birthday in Belgium

China Daily

Giant panda twins Bao Di and Bao Mei enjoy their fourth birthday party at Pairi Daiza Zoo in Belgium on August 16, 2023. Panda twins Bao Di and Bao Mei, born in 2019 to parents Hao Hao and Xing Hui, have celebrated their fourth birthday at the Pairi Daiza Zoo in Brugelette, Hainaut, Belgium. They gave birth to male cub …

Zoo Bao Giant Panda Tian Bao Bao Mei Bao Di Pairi Daiza Zoo

1 year, 4 months ago

Lab tests to confirm pregnancy in Dasara Jumbos this year

Deccan Chronicle

BENGALURU: Apart from relying on traditional knowledge to detect pregnancy in female elephants proposed to take part in Mysuru Dasara festivities, this time, forest officials have sent samples of four female elephants for lab tests in Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh to get a scientific confirmation on pregnancy before they shortlist the elephants to participate in the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

World Elephant Day: Dudhwa authorities host sumptuous meal for DTR pachyderms

Hindustan Times

The camp elephants at the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve celebrated world elephant day with a mega feast organised by the DTR authorities on Saturday. Dudhwa camp elephants rejoicing their tasty food items on World Elephant Day, celebrated in Dudhwa on Saturday. To mark the occasion, DTR authorities organised elephant happiness camps, by arranging mega feasts for the pachyderms, at Salukapur and …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Pregnant elephant killed by goods train passing through north Bengal sanctuary

Hindustan Times

SILIGURI: An adult elephant was killed on Thursday after it was hit by a goods train in the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary in north Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district in the early hours of the day, forest department officials said, adding that the elephant was found to be pregnant. The female elephant apparently came out of the Panijhora jungle and tried to enter …

Elephant Junction Hit Train Passing Bengal Sanctuary

1 year, 5 months ago

Baby elephant dies of electrocution near Assam’s Kaziranga; one arrested

Hindustan Times

Assam police have arrested one person for building an “illegal fence with live electricity connection” that led to the death of a baby elephant near Kaziranga National Park. According to the forest officials, a seven-year-old female baby elephant died of electrocution after she came in contact with the electrical fence. The incident took place at Borjuri Basti village near Kaziranga …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Viral video shows herd protecting pink baby elephant in India

Hindustan Times

Elephants are known for their remarkable social behaviour and are often found in close-knit herds that provide them with a sense of community, protection, and support. The image shows a pink baby elephant being protected by adults. “Nobody on earth can provide better security than an elephant herd to the cute new pink born baby in India,” read the caption …

India Video Baby Elephant Twitter Pink Baby Elephant

1 year, 6 months ago

Herd celebrates as elephant gives birth in Kenya’s Masai Mara, old video goes viral again

Hindustan Times

There is no dearth of videos online that document animals giving birth. Just like this video that documents a mama elephant giving birth in Kenya’s Masai Mara. The image, taken from the video shared on Twitter, captures the moment right after the mama elephant gave birth to her calf. “Elephant gives birth in the Masai Mara reserve in Kenya,” reads …

Video Kenya Elephant Twitter Herd Gives Birth Masai Mara

1 year, 7 months ago

Elephant calf Anjan named after Assam conservationist in U.K.’s Chester zoo turns 5

The Hindu

GUWAHATI An elephant calf in the United Kingdom named after an Assam conservationist turned five years old on May 17. The male calf was named by the zoo authorities after Anjan Baruah, an elephant conservationist specialising in mitigating human-elephant conflicts. Housing more than 20,000 animals including giraffes, lions, tigers, primates, reptiles, and crocodiles, Chester Zoo has a large enclosure for …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Three African elephants at Dutch safari park are pregnant at the same time

NL Times

Safari park Beekse Bergen is looking forward to welcoming three baby African elephants this year. Elephant bull Yambo impregnated Pina-Nessi, Punda, and Bongi, the safari park said. The park described Pina-Nessi as “smart, playful, sociable, and sometimes impatient.” Bongi has “a spicy and impatient character, but can also be very sweet,” the park said. African elephants are endangered in the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Blijdorp to reopen ape enclosure on Wednesday after Bokito's death

NL Times

The Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam is set to reopen its gorilla enclosure to the public on Wednesday morning. The enclosure has been shielded from public view after the zoo’s famous western lowland gorilla, Bokito, died unexpectedly on April 4. Bokito made headlines worldwide after he escaped from the enclosure in 2007, and attacked a woman who had frequently visited the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Rotterdam gorilla, Bokito, who once attacked a woman, dies unexpectedly at 27

NL Times

Blijdorp Zoo's famous western lowland gorilla, Bokito, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, the Rotterdam zoo said. "Today is a very sad day for Blijdorp," said Erik Zevenbergen, the director of the zoo, a day after the gorilla's death. Bokito made headlines around the world when he escaped from his enclosure on May 18, 2007, during the zoo's 150th anniversary. The word …

Zoo Animal Rotterdam Gorilla Blijdorp Bokito

1 year, 9 months ago

Captured ‘makhna’ elephant released in Ulandy range

The Hindu

The ‘makhna’ elephant that was captured at Perur in Coimbatore by the Forest department on Thursday evening was released into a dense forest area in Ulandy range during the night hours of Friday. The elephant quenched its thirst at a check dam in Karuneerpalam in Ulandy range, soon after it was let off, a press release issued by the Forest …

Forest Elephant Ulandy Range

1 year, 10 months ago

Rare Birth Of Sumatran Tiger Cubs Caught On Camera At England Zoo

News 18

Hidden cameras in an England zoo have captured the birth of two rare tiger cubs. The details of the cubs’ arrival have been kept under wraps as of yet but the entire birth process was captured and monitored using the remote camera technology of the Chester Zoo. “The birth of two more healthy Sumatran tiger cubs is another significant boost …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Hidden camera captures birth of ‘incredibly rare’ Sumatran tiger cubs. Watch

Hindustan Times

A video of a mama tiger giving birth to her cubs has left people saying aww. Posted on YouTube, the video not only shows the birth of the ‘incredibly rare’ Sumatran tiger cubs but also explains more about these big cats. Tiger gives birth to rare Sumatran tiger at Chester Zoo. “We’re delighted to share that two adorable rare Sumatran …

Video Birth Tiger Youtube Chester Zoo Sumatran Hidden

2 years ago

Preciously rare video shows mama rhino giving birth to baby at national park

Hindustan Times

A rare sight of a mama rhino giving birth to a newborn baby at a national park was recently posted online. The image, taken from the Twitter video, shows a mama rhino giving birth to her baby at a national park. “Wildest sightings… a mother #rhino giving birth, it's quite rare to see these honed members of #bigfive African mammals …

Video Rare Birth Twitter National Park Rhino Mama Rhino

2 years ago

IFS officer shares video of a rhino giving birth to an adorable calf. Watch

India Today

Indian Forest Service officer Sudha Ramen shared a video of a rhino giving birth. The forest officer wrote that it is rare to sight a rhino giving birth to her baby. A new life, after 16 to 18 months of gestation - #mother #Rhino The multiple threats for its survival has made these critically endangered species as a population that …

Rare Life 2022 Rhino Sight Giving Birth

2 years ago

Asian elephants from the Netherlands are doing well in Washington D.C.

NL Times

The Asian elephant females Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh, who moved last month from Blijdorp Zoo in Rotterdam to Washington D.C. in the United States, are doing well. They have just come out of quarantine and have not yet met their peers at Smithsonian National Zoo, said researcher Jeroen Kappelhof, who traveled with the two elephant females. "I got the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad Zoo gets a new addition, an Asiatic lion cub

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The Nehru Zoological Park on Thursday announced an addition to its Asiatic Lions population with the introduction of a six-month-old female cub, taking their number to 12. The announcement about the cub, as well as it being named Adhiti at a ceremony in the zoo was made as part of the 68th Vanya Prani Saptah and the 59th Zoo …

Zoo Cub

2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Forest officials provide shade to sleeping baby elephant, video wins hearts

Firstpost

In the clip, the forest officials can be seen using an umbrella to provide shade to the little one as they wait for its mother to arrive The internet is full of adorable videos that leave you with a smile on your face. A video has been shared on Twitter in which forest officials in Tamil Nadu can be seen …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Zoo visitors unexpectedly witness the birth of a baby giraffe

NPR

Zoo visitors unexpectedly witness the birth of a baby giraffe Enlarge this image toggle caption Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee County Zoo Visitors to the Milwaukee County Zoo witnessed an event that had not happened in front of a crowd since the 1990s; the birth of a baby giraffe. The staff quickly rushed to the exhibit where Ziggy gave birth to …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Anand Mahindra shares video of cute elephant celebrating her birthday in Tamil Nadu. Internet hearts it

India Today

Anand Mahindra is an avid social media user and his Twitter profile is a goldmine of witty, inspirational and thought-provoking posts that go viral in no time. On June 10, the Mahindra Group Chairman shared a clip of an elephant celebrating her birthday and we are sure that it will put a smile on your face instantly. And her happiness …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Baby elephant rescued after 4-hour-long operation and reunited with herd. Viral video

India Today

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan took to Twitter to share a video of a baby elephant being rescued after it fell into a ditch. Team pic.twitter.com/pLC3FFKaxj — Parveen Kaswan June 7, 2022 Netizens hailed the quick action taken by the authorities and called them the saviours of wildlife. — @PrinceKiran69 June 7, 2022 Super rescue operation my respect for the entire …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Bandipur Tiger Reserve sees rare twin elephant birth

Op India

An elephant giving birth to twins is one of the rarest incidents. On April 18, a wild mother elephant gave birth to twins in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. #Wildlife activists, animal lovers and environmentalists are celebrating as a wild cow elephant gave birth to twin calves in Bandipur Tiger Reserve in #Karnataka‘s Chamarajanagar district. pic.twitter.com/m2JJRGgzzU — IANS April 21, 2022 …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Rotterdam Zoo lets people vote on gorilla baby name

NL Times

The Rotterdam Zoo is letting people vote on the name of its new baby gorilla until March 24 via its website. The three Afrikaans name choices are: Amadi, which means “happiness,” Ajabu, meaning “miracle” and Anayo, or “thank god.” The names all begin with “A” because it is a tradition to give the baby a name with the same first …

Zoo Baby Gorilla

2 years, 9 months ago

Endangered Rhino Born In Czech Zoo, Named Kyiv

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING PRAGUE — A Czech zoo has welcomed a critically endangered eastern black rhinoceros baby that has taken the name of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in honor of that country’s resistance to invading Russian forces. The rhino was born early on March 4 in the Dvur Kralove zoo, a rare occurrence for the facility even if it has the …

Zoo Czech Rhino

3 years, 1 month ago

Baby elephant dies in Indonesia after trunk snared in poacher trap

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A critically endangered Sumatran baby …

Indonesia Elephant Trunk Sumatran

3 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia baby elephant dies after losing half of her trunk

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A baby elephant in Indonesia’s …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Kalki Koechlin’s ‘giant experience’: the actor on her pregnancy memoir, ‘The Elephant in the Womb’

The Hindu

The elephant is out of the womb, the room, and gambolled through our chat. Her musings, rants, poetry, cravings, all made it into this memoir, with Valeriya Polyanychko’s brilliant, wacky illustrations focussing on the many versions of Koechlin’s baby bump and other lumps, protesting vaginas and raging breasts. That the woman decides what birth she has — “Shouldn’t she be …

Book Kalki Koechlin

3 years, 4 months ago

World Elephant Day 2021: Here are some things we can do to save these ‘gentle giants’

Firstpost

The day aims to spread awareness about the plight of elephants and to identify their importance in our ecosystem Every year on 12 August, World Elephant Day is observed across the world. Along with the plight of elephants, this special day also focuses on creating awareness about the preservation of ‘gentle giants,’ their protection, and threats including poaching, mistreatment in …

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3 years, 4 months ago

World Elephant Day 2021: 5 Famous Elephants in the World

News 18

The largest animals living on land, elephants have not only fought beside humans but have also amused us with their lovely nature. On World Elephant Day, we tell you about five such elephants that became famous all over the world. If you do not know it already, you may find it hard to guess but Jumbo the elephant was so …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Junagadh Zoo Buzzing with Lion Cubs, 14 New Arrivals till June

News 18

Junagadh Sakkarbaug Zoo is currently buzzing with lion cubs. As many as 14 lion cubs have been born so far this year till June and all are safe. In the last five years, about 50 new lion cubs have been born at Junagadh Sakkarbaug Zoo, which is a matter of pride for a zoo. A record-breaking 24 lion cubs were …

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3 years, 5 months ago

WATCH: Sumatran Orangutan Cradling Her Newborn will Melt Your Heart

News 18

rStarted in 1931, UK’s Chester Zoo is one of the most popular wildlife captivities in the world. Recently, the zoo uploaded a heartwarming video of a Sumatran orangutan mother and her newly born kid. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chester Zoo Through the caption, the zoo authorities informed that only 14,000 Sumatran orangutan apes are left …

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Video: Baby elephant born at Rotterdam's Blijdorp Zoo

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