Biopark Valencia On Sunday, the third birthday of Makena, the first African elephant born in the Valencian community, was celebrated with a giant fruit and vegetable cake, the zoo said in a statement.
The cake is prepared … It is based on the elephant’s favorite fruits and vegetables such as pumpkin, celery, onions, beets, apples, carrots, lettuce or tomatoes, which also excited the whole herd and the elephant’s little brother. MakenaMalik, born in March 2024.
During these years, McKenna’s development was “optimal”: her weight rose from 115 to 115 740 kilos She showed “a curious, playful, and very social personality, which made her a key piece in the group dynamics.” “The presence of young children provides vitality, enhances social bonds, and favors natural behaviors in the Bioparc area that recreates the African savannah,” highlights the fence.
Its caretakers decorated the baobab forest with natural elements to create an appropriate atmosphere for this celebration, which is witnessed by families and tourists of various origins.
The number of elephants is estimated at about 350,000, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).International Union for Conservation of Nature) has increased its threatened status on its Red List and is promoting the implementation of the One Plan Approach conservation strategy, a global model that integrates actions aimed at conserving them in their habitat and under human care.
The Bioparc Foundation participates with the Valencian herd in the international program that works in this sense and which aims to “ensure survival Through scientific standards and sustainable and genetically viable management of collections.
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