Asian Elephant Calf (1994) | |
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Details | Kumari, a female Asian elephant calf, was the first Asian elephant born at NZP. Her mother, Shanti, was sent to Syracuse for two years for breeding purposes. Shanti returned to NZP for her pregnancy, giving birth on 12/14/92. |
Species | Elephas maximus |
Range | Indomalaya, Sumatra, Borneo |
Habitat | vareis from thick jungle to open grassland |
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Diet | grasses, vines, leaves and fruit |
Lifespan | 50 to 70 years |
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