Oregon Zoo’s Asian Elephant Calf Has a Name

Oregon Zoo’s Asian Elephant Calf Has a Name: Tula-Tu
The Oregon Zoo has determined that the newest member of its Asian elephant herd is indeed a girl, and given her a name: Tula-Tu. Oregon Zoo director Heidi Rahn made the announcement live on NBC’s Today show this morning. Tula means “balance” in Sanskrit, Rahn said.
Oregon Zoo announces ‘fun to say’ name of new baby elephant
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) — The Oregon Zoo has officially named Rose-Tu’s baby! The zoo announced Thursday morning that the young Asian elephant calf will be named Tula-Tu, a name that they say fits her well.
The Oregon Zoo’s new baby elephant has a name: Tula-Tu brings balance to herd
Tu’s baby has a name! The young Asian elephant calf, born at the Oregon Zoo on Feb. 1, will henceforth be known as Tula-Tu, a name chosen by care staff to reflect both her individual character and significance to the herd.
The Oregon Zoo welcomes a new baby elephant
The Oregon Zoo in Portland has welcomed a new baby elephant. Thirty-year-old Asian elephant Rose-Tu gave birth at the zoo last weekend after 20 months of pregnancy.
Oregon Zoo’s new elephant calf bonds with ‘auntie and mentor’ Shine during their first meeting
Shine is one of two other adult elephants at the Oregon Zoo, the third being a Borneo elephant named Chendra, who in 2019 suffered a miscarriage early during her pregnancy. At 42 years old, Shine is the oldest member of the herd (Rose-Tu is 30, and Chendra is 31.)
Nine Asian elephants find new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo habitat
That's how the latest arrivals at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne's south-west celebrated their big move this week. With the addition of three calves over the past 18 months, Melbourne Zoo's herd of nine Asian elephants has been much in need of an upgrade.
Oregon Zoo’s new elephant calf meets her senior ‘auntie,’ mentor Shine
Trumpeting could be heard throughout the Oregon Zoo's Elephant Lands Wednesday afternoon as Rose-Tu introduced her new calf to Sung-Surin, also known as Shine. At 42, Shine is the oldest member of the herd.
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NYC Bar Association urges city to relocate Bronx Zoo’s last two elephants to sanctuary
A New York City lawyers' association is calling on city agencies to take immediate action to relocate the Bronx Zoo’s last two Asian elephants to a sanctuary.
NYC lawyers call on Bronx Zoo’s last 2 elephants Happy and Patty to be moved to animal sanctuary as concerns over care grow
The last two elephants at the Bronx Zoo should be immediately moved to an animal sanctuary, a group of Big Apple lawyers ...
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Elephant Odyssey: Herd's Grand Move from Melbourne Zoo to Werribee
Nine Asian elephants were relocated from Melbourne Zoo to the larger Werribee Open Range Zoo. The elephants displayed happiness upon reunification, indicated by their enthusiastic behaviors. The move ...