North American Elephants 2009

[Douanita]

Deaths:
Zulu (LA) @ Tennessee Sanctuary 1-10

According to their site Zula died on January 11th!
The Elephant Sanctuary, Hohenwald, Tennessee

 

[okapikpr]

SDWAP's youngest member finally received a name: Ingadze. Which translated from a language SiSwati means "Horton" named in honor of the Dr. Seuss, Theodor Geisel.

Baby elephant gets a Seussical name

 

[CritterBlog]

At least he got a name. Lungile's calf did not.

 

[okapikpr]

Lungile's calf died at an early age. Zoos dont usually name young animals if there are any health concerns or until the young animal has reached some critical milestones in its life.

 

[dragon(ele)nerd]

great news for rozana, I wonder who is the father though.

 

[okapikpr]

A short history of elephants in Chicago, IL.

Mastodons of the Midway: A short history of Chicago zoo elephants -- chicagotribune.com

 

[loxodonta]

I read this on the Chicago Tribune and really appreciate them doing this. It is an excellent history of elephants in Chicago.

 

[BlackRhino]

Elephant born at Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque:

ABQJOURNAL NEWS/METRO: Female Elephant Calf Born at Rio Grande Zoo

 

[dragon(ele)nerd]

Great news, interesting to see if the father is Albert, Sneezy or Samson.