First African elephant baby born in captivity in Thailand

NAKHORN RATCHASIMA: -- Thailand Sunday saw the first ever birth of an African elephant in captivity at state-owned Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo.

The male baby, whose name is pending a naming contest result, is the only third African elephant in Thailand. Born to his African elephant parents exactly at 4.09 am Sunday morning, he is fathered by Ap and mothered by Jaew, both 17 years old, which were brought to Thailand from Kruger National Park in South Africa in 1998.

Zoo director Banyat Insuwan said the baby elephant was healthy and measured 40 kg in weight and 70 cm in height and 100 cm in length. Competitors can send it names in postal postcards to Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, 111, Moo 1, RatchasimaPak Thongchai Road, Muang district, zip code 30000. He did not say what the prize award was for the winner.

-- The Nation 2007-02-04

I know I could be considered a complete dafty, but why would you want African elephants? They really don't differ too much from Indian ones (or do they)

I know I could be considered a complete dafty, but why would you want African elephants? They really don't differ too much from Indian ones (or do they)

African Elephants have Big Ears

This was reported to have annoyed Noddy

(Sorry but could not resist.)

First African elephant baby born in captivity in Thailand

NAKHORN RATCHASIMA: -- Thailand Sunday saw the first ever birth of an African elephant in captivity at state-owned Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo.

The male baby, whose name is pending a naming contest result, is the only third African elephant in Thailand. Born to his African elephant parents exactly at 4.09 am Sunday morning, he is fathered by Ap and mothered by Jaew, both 17 years old, which were brought to Thailand from Kruger National Park in South Africa in 1998.

Zoo director Banyat Insuwan said the baby elephant was healthy and measured 40 kg in weight and 70 cm in height and 100 cm in length. Competitors can send it names in postal postcards to Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, 111, Moo 1, RatchasimaPak Thongchai Road, Muang district, zip code 30000. He did not say what the prize award was for the winner.

-- The Nation 2007-02-04

Very nice, some good news!!! love it:)

I know I could be considered a complete dafty, but why would you want African elephants? They really don't differ too much from Indian ones (or do they)

African Elephants have Big Ears

They are also much larger beasts and more difficult to manage than their Indian cousins.

Korat Zoo welcomes new African elephant

Korat Zoo in Nakhon Ratchasima province has welcomed a new baby male African elephant, the first born African elephant in Thailand. The director of Korat Zoo, Mr. Banyat Intrasuwan, would like to invite public members to visit the zoo and take part in the game to give the baby elephant its name, and many prizes will be given to the participants.

The newly born African elephant was given birth by a 17-year-old African elephant named “Jaew”, and its father is also a 17-year-old African elephant named “Aap”. The weight of the infant elephant following its birth was recorded at 40 kilograms with 70 cm in height and 100 cm in length.

Korat Zoo has received two African elephants from Kruger National Park in South Africa nine years ago. African elephants are huge elephants with large ears. Both males and females have tusks, unlike Asian elephants. The mass of most African elephants is around 2,800 to 6,300 kilograms. They live in sub-Saharan areas, grasslands, deserts and places near water sources, and they usually stay in groups. They prefer to eat sugarcane, citrus fruits, and various plants. African elephants regularly eat 20 hours per day, or around 300 kilograms of food a day.

Korat zoo would like to invite people and tourists to see the new member of the zoo. It is opened everyday, and people can contact the zoo at 081-967-9868 or 044-935-531-2 for more information.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 05 February 2007