Tukta Trumpet In Joy

by Miroslava Jurcik

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Tukta Trumpet In Joy

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Miroslava Jurcik

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Little, 1 and half year old Tukta (pic taken in 2012 Taronga Zoo Sydney) made it this time under her mum and her mum gently moved her foot so she can fit . Tukta trumpeted in joy !
At birth Tukta weighed 120kg and was heavier than both the male calves previously born at the Zoo. Tukta was conceived through a natural mating between Pak Boon and Gung and is a half sister to Luk Chai.
Tukta has been incredibly strong and stable on her feet since the first moments after her birth. She is a strong willed, outgoing and confident calf who is adapting very quickly to life in the herd and learning every day.
At birth she weighed 120kg and was heavier than both the male calves previously born at the Zoo. Tukta was conceived through a natural mating between Pak Boon and Gung and is a half sister to our oldest calf, Luk Chai.
Tukta has been incredibly strong and stable on her feet since the first moments after her birth. She is a strong willed, outgoing and confident calf who is adapting very quickly to life in the herd.
Since 1986, the Asian elephant has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List as the population has declined by at least 50 % over 3 generations. The Asian elephant is primarily threatened by loss of habitat, habitat degradation, fragmentation and poaching.

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March 14th, 2018

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