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environment1 month ago•3 min saved

Earth Day Debut: Linh Mai at the National Zoo, First Elephant Birth in 25 Years

Two-month-old Asian elephant Linh Mai made her public Earth Day debut at the Smithsonian National Zoo, marking the zoo’s first elephant birth in nearly 25 years. After a brief separation from her mother due to aggression, Linh Mai is thriving under Swarna’s surrogate aunt role while learning to interact with the herd and visitors; staff monitor her, and officials note that Asian elephants are endangered due to habitat loss and slow reproduction, underscoring the conservation role of zoos.

via NBC News|

#asian-elephant #earth-day #endangered-species

national1 month ago•22 min saved

National Zoo reveals long-awaited baby elephant as Linh Mai enters the scene

The Smithsonian National Zoo introduced Linh Mai, its first baby elephant in about 25 years, a two‑month‑old female calf being bottle‑fed as keepers prepare for her public debut; a second female Asian elephant is acting as a stand‑in mother to care for the calf.

via The Washington Post|

#asian-elephant #calf #elephant

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Motty: The Unique Hybrid Elephant That Challenges Science

Motty was the world's only confirmed hybrid between an African and an Asian elephant, born in 1978 at Chester Zoo. Despite inheriting traits from both species, he died shortly after birth due to health complications, highlighting the biological challenges of such rare hybridization. His preserved body now resides in the Natural History Museum in London, marking a unique but tragic chapter in zoological history.

via Indian Defence Review|

#african-elephant #asian-elephant #hybrid-elephant

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Meet Motty, the World's Rarest Elephant Hybrid

Motty was the world's only confirmed hybrid between an African and an Asian elephant, born in 1978 at Chester Zoo, but he died shortly after birth due to health complications. His unique hybrid features and rare status highlight the genetic and biological differences between the two species, which are unlikely to interbreed in the wild.

via IFLScience|

#african-elephant #asian-elephant #elephant-hybrid

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Elephant Stem Cell Breakthrough Nears Woolly Mammoth Resurrection"

Colossal Biosciences has made significant progress in their mission to bring back the woolly mammoth by deciphering how to unlock cell creation in the Asian elephant, potentially allowing the creation of sperm and egg cells from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). By tweaking the genes of the Asian elephant, the team believes they can create a creature resembling the extinct woolly mammoth, with the eventual goal of reintroducing it to the Arctic ecosystem. However, ethical and ecological concerns have been raised about the project.

via AOL|

#asian-elephant #colossal-biosciences #de-extinction

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionary Progress: Woolly Mammoth Resurrection Nears Reality with Elephant Stem Cell Breakthrough"

Colossal Biosciences has made significant progress in their mission to bring back the woolly mammoth by deciphering how to unlock cell creation in the Asian elephant, allowing them to propagate Asian elephant cells indefinitely in a lab. By using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), the company aims to create a mammoth-like creature by tweaking the genes of the Asian elephant. While some question the ethical and ecological implications, Colossal remains committed to their goal of reintroducing the creature to its former ecosystem by 2027.

via AOL|

#asian-elephant #colossal-biosciences #de-extinction

animals2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Loss: Asian Elephant Rani Dies Unexpectedly at Saint Louis Zoo

Rani, a 27-year-old Asian elephant at the Saint Louis Zoo, died unexpectedly. Initial results from the necropsy showed pre-existing changes in her heart. The agitation caused by a loose dog outside the enclosure led to Rani's collapse, despite emergency care efforts. Rani was a beloved member of the elephant family and will be greatly missed.

via KMOV4|

#animal-care #animals #asian-elephant

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biotech Firm Aims to Resurrect Wooly Mammoths by 2027"

Biotech company Colossal plans to bring back the extinct wooly mammoth by 2027 by incorporating genetic information from mammoth remains into the Asian elephant. The company believes that reintroducing the wooly mammoth can have a positive impact on the health of the Arctic and the world's ecosystem. While originally intending to reintroduce the mammoth in Siberia, Colossal may explore other options due to opposition. The recent $60 million investment will provide the necessary resources for the project.

via Boing Boing|

#asian-elephant #biotech #conservation

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Tuberculosis found in Elephant at Albuquerque BioPark.

Albert, a 24-year-old Asian elephant at the Albuquerque BioPark, has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB) but is not showing any symptoms. The BioPark has experience treating TB and is optimistic about curing Albert's disease. Safety measures have been put in place, and guests are not at risk of contracting the disease.

via KRQE News 13|

#albuquerque-biopark #asian-elephant #health