Sumatran elephant born in animal park

Sumatran elephant born in animal park

BOGOR: Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua, Bogor, celebrated
the birth of a female Sumatran elephant on Monday, Antara
reported on Tuesday.

"The delivery was normal," said keeper Suparno.

The 60-kilogram Ani is the third offspring of Marsini and
David, both 37 years old.

According to the park's conservation site executive, Ami
Prastiti, nine endangered Sumatran elephants have now been born
at the park.

"The total number of the protected species now living at the
conservation site here is 34, while Taman Safari Indonesia II in
Prigen, East Java, has 22," she said. -- JP