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Night of Excitement at BIOPARC Valencia After the "Live" Birth of a Second Elephant

At 2:14 this morning, after a gestation period of 651 days, the happy birth of a second African elephant occurred at BIOPARC Valencia. Impressive images of the emotional moment followed, during which it has been observed that the female Maja has begun nurturing and attending to the newborn, amidst the enormous curiosity of the rest of the herd. The animal care team shows caution, reinforcing the protocol and intense surveillance, as the evolution in the first hours and the coming days is crucial.

14 MARZO 2024 - Cría de elefante recién nacida en BIOPARC Valencia

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Newborn Chimpanzee: First Images in the Equatorial Jungle of BIOPARC Valencia

January 2024. First images of the newborn chimpanzee in the equatorial jungle of BIOPARC Valencia. The process is progressing very positively, and the upbringing is proceeding normally. The pleasant temperatures allow the newborn to be observed in the outdoor area, visible to visitors. The Valencia park houses the largest group in Spain of the endangered subspecies Pan troglodytes verus and plays a crucial role in the European conservation program. Additionally, the BIOPARC Foundation collaborates with the Jane Goodall Institute in the preservation of this species in Africa. More information: www.bioparcvalencia.es

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BIOPARC Valencia Announces the Joyful Birth of a Chimpanzee

BIOPARC Valencia houses the largest group in Spain of the subspecies Pan troglodytes verus, critically endangered, and plays a crucial role in the European conservation program for this species. In addition, the BIOPARC Foundation collaborates with the Jane Goodall Institute in the preservation of this species in Africa. The "baby" was born in the early hours of the day, and the development is progressing very favorably.

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The First Baby 'Pumbas' from the New Warthog Couple are Born at BIOPARC Valencia

December 2023— This first litter represents a new success in the involvement of the Valencian park in an international project for the conservation of warthogs, a species included in the IUCN Red List. The adaptation of the young couple that arrived in the summer has been excellent, and the care of the two offspring is proceeding normally, although as a precaution and to promote their natural instincts, they remain in the indoor enclosure. Until January 7th, you can take advantage of the BIOPARC Wild Christmas proposal, with the double 'cause' promotion that allows you to choose between the child's entry or the annual child pass for €1.

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Spectacular "Assisted" Birth at BIOPARC Valencia of the Extremely Rare Mammal that Holds the Key to Eternal Fertility, Never Ages, and Is Immune to Cancer

The naked mole rat is an exceptional species, both for its extraordinary biological characteristics and its social structure resembling that of insects. BIOPARC has two groups of these creatures in a specially designed facility to observe their peculiar behavior, where the latest litter can also be seen. The stunning video of the birth would be impossible to witness in the wild and allows for increased knowledge about this impressive animal.

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The BIOPARC Valencia Elephant Calf Is Named Makena By Popular Decision

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Valencia, December 13, 2022.- On December 9, the little elephant who was born on a full moon night as a result of the important European Program for the Conservation of the African elephant (EEP), was 1 month old. A hopeful birth for this imposing species that is "in danger of extinction" according to the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Week-old Elephant Calf Explores The Outdoors!

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November 2022. The elephant born in BIOPARC Valencia begins to explore the outdoor installation.

The favorable evolution of the newborn elephant has allowed it to continue its process of adaptation to different areas and can now be seen in the enclosure that recreates the savannah. The Valencian park is launching a special promotion to celebrate this event with a €1 child ticket aimed at protecting nature through the BIOPARC Foundation.

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Joy For The Live Birth Of The First Elephant At BIOPARC Valencia

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A basic translation of The Bioparc’s press release follows:

This morning on the 653rd day of pregnancy and under the influence of the full moon, the elephant Matla has given birth in a completely natural way to the first African elephant calf in the Valencian park. The spectacular images of these first hours are being experienced with great emotion by the entire technical team that maintains intensive surveillance. At the moment the upbringing and behavior of the mother and the precious baby are proceeding normally.

Nace la primera cría de elefante africano en BIOPARC Valencia - 9 noviembre 2022 - Detalle del bebé elefante

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