Saint Louis Zoo announces Raja's departure, plans to welcome new elephant in 2027 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
ST. LOUIS (KBSI) — The Saint Louis Zoo is preparing to say goodbye to one of its longtime residents as Raja, an Asian elephant, is set to move to another The Saint Louis Zoo is preparing to welcome Raja, an Asian elephant, to another accredited zoo in the fall. Raja's departure will be followed by the arrival of Samudra, an 18-year-old male Asian elephant currently living at the Oregon Zoo in 2027. The moves are part of updated breeding recommendations from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Asian Elephant Species Survival Plan, which coordinates breeding and animal transfers among accredited zoos to maintain healthy populations of endangered species. Raji has been a longtime resident of the Saint Louis zoo and is considered an important part of its history. The zoo has not yet announced Raja’s new home.
Опубликовано : 4 дня назад от Sasha Moore в Environment
Saint Louis Zoo announces Raja’s departure, plans to welcome new elephant in 2027
ST. LOUIS (KBSI) — The Saint Louis Zoo is preparing to say goodbye to one of its longtime residents as Raja, an Asian... [1682 symbols]
Темы: Wildlife, Elephants
