Asian Elephant Calf (1994)
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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