The calf is the second elephant born in the park as a result of the international conservation project in which the [organization/organization] successfully participates. BIOPARC Foundation to guarantee the survival of this species, which is endangered by the IUCN Red ListThis commitment to biodiversity is equally relevant with different offspring such as chimpanzee or "baby rhinoceros" babies.
The animal care team surprised the birthday boy and his three-year-old sister Makena, along with the rest of the pack, with festive decorations and a giant cake.
The conservation community of which BIOPARC Valencia is a part is celebrating. Malik the elephant turns two And the animal care team has prepared a grand "party," with a eye-catching decorations and the delicious, enormous cake to commemorate the anniversary of the "little one" of the herd made up of eight pachyderms.
These anniversaries are always a source of satisfaction, as Malik is a symbol for the salvation of african bush elephant (Loxodonta Africana) This is the second cub born in the park. The first was her Sister Makena, three years old, from which it is inseparable.
The colorful decorations adorning the venue, and especially the giant cake, surprised the children, but were equally appealing to the whole group.
The colorful cake consisted of a structure of reeds and bamboos and crowned with several levels that contained A variety of lettuces such as oak leaf lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, celery, leeks, carrots and pumpkinsThe elephants enjoyed the delicious treat, and their skill and discerning tastes were evident as they selected their favorite "treats" with the precision and strength of their trunks. These actions are part of an environmental enrichment program designed to provide the animals with maximum well-being. This year, the event was moved forward a day (their birthday is March 14th) to coincide with the last school day and school visits before the Fallas festival.
The "little elephant" is not so small anymore, because Malik is close to half a tonOnce a week, specialized staff weigh him to closely monitor his development, and the scale read 495 kg, which translates to a very favorable evolutionFurthermore, they are the fangs starting to come inAs for his diet, he eats "everything he finds" in the spectacular enclosure that recreates a baobab forest, whether it's hay, alfalfa, vegetables, fruit, or branches, as well as other treats offered during the unique activities that take place. He remains as bold as ever and fears nothing, and his temperament is very sociable with the females and, especially, with the only male in the herd, the impressive Tooth.
El Malik's birth This marked a new milestone in the important role of BIOPARC and the Foundation in the European program for the preservation of this emblematic species listed as endangered by the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
95% of elephants have disappeared in the last century
The goal is to work together to ensure survival through scientifically controlled breeding that establishes a genetically viable "reserve" population.
With the same involvement and commitment, other successes have been achieved in a multitude of species, notably the great primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees (with Cala and Ekon, two and one year old respectively.); or recently the "baby rhinoceros” Kairu who already runs around all day in public view.
