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Endangered Elephants Relocated to New Home in Conservation Effort
8 Aug
Summary
- Two Asian elephants, Karishma and Elizabeth, moved from Whipsnade Zoo to Chester Zoo
- Relocation involved extensive planning and a team of experts
- Collaboration between zoos crucial for endangered species conservation
As part of an ongoing conservation breeding program, two Asian elephants have been relocated from Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire to their new home at Chester Zoo in Cheshire. The elephants, 26-year-old Karishma and her 9-year-old daughter Elizabeth, were transported last month in a complex operation involving keepers, vets, two lorries, a crane capable of lifting 100 tonnes, and a team of animal transport experts.
The move, which took months of meticulous planning, is a crucial step in maintaining a strong and healthy insurance population for this endangered species. According to Stefan Groeneveld, the section manager for elephants at Whipsnade Zoo, the collaboration between zoos is "integral to keeping a strong and healthy insurance population for animals at risk of extinction in the wild."
The successful relocation of Karishma and Elizabeth highlights the dedication and commitment of the conservation community to protecting these magnificent creatures. As the elephants settle into their new surroundings at Chester Zoo, the hope is that they will thrive and contribute to the ongoing efforts to safeguard the future of the Asian elephant.
