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Bunka is a solitary Asian elephant living in captivity at the Yerevan Zoo in Armenia. He was born in captivity to parents Malka and Bacho at the Tbilisi Zoo in Georgia on the 30 December 2007. Bunka's father Bacho died in August 2008 at Tbilisi Zoo of autointoxication caused by peritonitis and hemorrhagic of the duodenum.
Bunka was originally intended to be transferred to Antwerp Zoo but this did not go ahead, possibly as a result of biosecurity import restrictions at the time. Bukna was transferred to the Yerevan Zoo on the 9 July 2014 to replace Grand who was suffering with dental problems and two broken tusks....
In this episode of the Wild for Change podcast, Teresa Becher and Mandy Migura from the Alaska Wildlife Alliance discuss the endangered beluga whales living in the Cook Inlet. Teresa is the beluga whale monetary coordinator, responsible for coordinating monitoring sessions and being an expert on beluga whale behavior in the area. Mandy is the deputy director and Marine program officer for Alaska Wildlife Alliance, and she coordinates a group of nonprofits advocating for the recovery of the beluga whales. They discuss the decline in the beluga whale population and the major threats they face.
Delve into a treasure trove of information about elephants on the Elephant Portal. From their behavior to their intricate social structures, this portal offers a comprehensive insight into the world of elephants. Discover the latest updates on elephant conservation efforts worldwide, shedding light on initiatives aimed at protecting these magnificent creatures.
Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant (research)Savannah elephants
Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant is a research article published in Science Advances in January 2024. The article discusses the importance of protecting and connecting landscapes for the conservation of the Endangered savannah elephant.
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