Zoo Leipzig: Mother-daughter pair's destiny decided!
Leipzig Zoo's elephant mother-daughter duo, Rani and Savani, are relocating to Tierpark Hellabrunn in Munich. The move comes as a result of social issues within the Leipzig elephant herd, particularly for Rani who was often isolated.
In Leipzig, the herd dynamics changed when the newcomers from Berlin, led by elephant lady Kewa, asserted their dominance. Rani was left out, and over time, she was increasingly alone. Due to elephants' social nature, this isolation was not sustainable for Rani, leading to a difficult decision by the zoo.
According to a park keeper, there were frequent conflicts between the elephants in Leipzig, requiring separation. As a result, Rani and Savani will be moving to a new home in the south of Germany.
Munich's Tierpark Hellabrunn has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the duo, and preparations are already underway. The European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) was involved in the relocation, a coordinated breeding program of European zoos and wildlife parks for the conservation of endangered species.
It is hoped that Rani and Savani will adapt well to their new herd and potentially produce new offspring in the near future. This move is a significant step in their well-being and the establishment of their own matrilineage at the Tierpark Hellabrunn.
In the new home at Munich's Tierpark Hellabrunn, Rani and Savani may find a more suitable lifestyle for their social nature, as the changes in Leipzig home-and-garden proved to be difficult for Rani. The European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) is assisting in the relocation, aiming to provide a better environment for the duo's future growth and reproduction.
