Burma, a 42-year-old Asian elephant and the last elephant at New Zealand’s Auckland Zoo, has moved to her new home at Monarto Safari Park in Adelaide, Australia.
After 34 years in Auckland, Burma traveled with her caretakers to join a new family herd in the park’s 12-hectare elephant habitat. This move is part of an important program aimed at conserving endangered elephants.
Dr. James Chatterton, Auckland Zoo’s veterinary manager, reported that Burma handled her journey very well, which involved both road and air travel. Although she was tired upon arrival, she is doing well, eating, drinking, and exploring her new surroundings. For now, Burma is in quarantine as she adjusts, and her caretakers are keeping a close eye on her health.
This move allows Burma to live with other elephants for the first time in years. Soon, she will be joined by two elephants each from Perth Zoo and Taronga Zoo in Sydney, creating a “founding family herd.” The Australasian Zoo Aquarium Association, which advocates for endangered species, helped coordinate the transfer to promote elephant welfare and breeding.
Kevin Buley, director of Auckland Zoo, shared mixed emotions about Burma’s departure, saying that although she’ll be missed, joining a herd is best for her. Zoo South Australia’s chief executive, Elaine Bensted, said it’s exciting to bring elephants back to the state for the first time in 30 years and promised that the new habitat will support Burma’s social needs.
Burma’s journey marks the end of an era at Auckland Zoo, where she was a beloved resident for over three decades. Now, she will be cared for in Australia.
wow that sounds scary what if a sea moster got them and there dead
That’s sick bro, also i’m in the titanic rn i’ll let you guys in.
All I did was get some vocab from this
what thats scery and cool
is it a brake down or what.What if they catch rabies
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WOW that is cool but i would not want to be down there
hmmmmmm huant much? also WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE 4 DAYS!!!!!!?
lets all pray they can be found
Lets all hope they are alright and saved
Guys say RIP in chat
I think that this is very scary and i hope that they will find the people in the submarine!
I think that the people won’t have much hope of survival because they only have a day left
i hope they survive
That would be scary
I hope those people are ok.
That is so interesting and cool!
I heard about this on the new crazy!
This is so interesting!
RIP there dead they are not coming up
oh no i hope they are found and i hope that there arent any childs on there
I wonder if they will be found in time
Oh my what if they perished!
oh no! thats sad along with the titanic
5 people that died from an implode seems sad, but it could be worse. they were lucky it was quick or they might of sufficated to death. but I will point it out, they did know it wasn’t tested and they knew it was a dangerous decision.
My friend was updating me on it last night and it turns out, they imploded. Rest in pieces. I meant rest in peace.