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A double farewell and an unexpected journey unfolded at Leipzig Zoo. Elephant mothers Rani and her two-year-old calf Savani bid adieu, bound for Munich's Hellabrunn Zoo. This move was a necessary step to soothe tension within their herd and provide a peaceful harmony in their enclosure.
Though the end is bittersweet, zoo keepers in Leipzig are gearing up for this unique challenge, requiring intricate planning. For Rani and Savani, this is their first such experience.
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The MDR documentary series "Elephant, Tiger & Co." offers a sneak peek into Rani and Savani's preparations, with cameras capturing the behind-the-scenes adventures in the episode airing on Friday, 30th May.
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Keeper Denny Geyer explains to the MDR camera, "We've positioned Rani with Savani in the stalls where they'll be transported from." Everyday practice is intended to ensure a stress-free experience for the pair. In anticipation of every contingency, meticulous rehearsals are the norm.
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For daughter Savani, the excitement is palpable. "With the young ones, they naturally have more energy," says keeper Michael Winzer. "They're naturally a bit restless. The tricky part is just keeping them calm at their post."
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Nevertheless, the young Savani demonstrated remarkable adaptability, crucial for the unprecedented event. The transport would unfold in a manner never seen in the zoo before, known as 'protected contact,' meaning the keepers would not enter the enclosure to aid the elephants in their preparations. The animals should navigate their way into the transport box independently.
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For the big event, "Everything will be done as much as possible from the outside," says Geyer. The success of the operation would largely depend on the animals cooperating, particularly Savani, as the cameras bear witness. Watch the "Elephant, Tiger & Co." episode 1130 (HERE goes to the media library) to find out how things unfold.
If you're interested in learning more about the transport and the background of Rani and Savani's departure, you can find loads of insightful information HERE.
In the Leipzig Zoo, the lifestyle of elephant mother Rani and her two-year-old pet Savani is undergoing a dramatic change, venturing into home-and-garden settings unfamiliar to them as they prepare for their relocation to Munich's Hellabrunn Zoo.
With the upcoming move, the keepers are diligently working to ensure that Rani and Savani's transition is as stress-free as possible, involving meticulous rehearsals and training to adapt to the novel 'protected contact' transport method without human intervention, thereby keeping the animals' routine as natural as possible.
