'This announcement is a historic moment for Blackpool Zoo and it is testament to an incredible amount of work that has taken place over the last decade'
Two elephants at Blackpool Zoo are expecting little bundles of joy following the results of the latest round of super-sized pregnancy testing.
“Complex social matriarchal groups mean that the females in the herd help to care for the young of other elephants, which is vital for the development of calves. We will be closely monitoring Noorjahan and Esha in the coming months and while all indications currently point to healthy pregnancies, there are inherent risks.
Jeroen Kappelhof, Species Coordinator for the Asian elephant EEP added: "The recent news of the two pregnancies within Blackpool Zoo's elephant herd is truly magnificent. It signifies a huge milestone in their development of a multi-generational herd, which will provide a wealth of learning opportunities for its inhabitants.
Adam added: “By collaborating, sharing research and exchanging ideas, zoos play a crucial role in the global effort to protect and conserve these highly intelligent and complex animals. In addition, studies carried out in zoos can monitor elephant behaviour, physiology and reproductive biology more closely to provide valuable insights that can further inform conservation strategies.”
Tara arrived in February, followed by Minbu in March and then Noorjahan and Esha in September. Just over a year later Emmett, the first male elephant ever to reside at Blackpool Zoo, made the journey from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to complete the herd.
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