Unt Bwe

 

  Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)

Bull, born May 23, 2006 at Emmen Zoo

His name means: Unexpected but nevertheless very happy.

Father: Radza                                                                                         Mother: Swe San Htay

Early in the morning of May 23, Swe San Htay got the first contracxtions. Together with her best friend Annabel, she stays inside while the herd was going outside. At the end of the afternoon, when the herd returned into the elephanthouse, around 5.30 PM, a little baby was born. Everyone was very excited except for father Radza; he was more interested in having diner! 5 minutes after birth, Unt Bwe stood on his four legs.

Because the baby keeps on walking to Mingalar Oo, he, his mum, and Annabel were separated from the herd during the first days. While the weather was to cold, the three stays inside the first ten days.

 

 
Photo: 27-05-2006 (copyright Pieter van der Valk)

Photo: 04-06-2006 (copyright Gerald Postma) Photo: 06-08-2006 (copyright Gerald Postma)
 

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