We are in Him Barcelona zoo. Is part of the treatment Maintenance of special aging At the zoo for elderly animals that cannot be reinstated in nature, zoos around the world are more important to life care.
“It is a mistake to return to nature,” says Bilar Badila, responsible for the care of the mammals of the zoo. “It should not survive.” Zoors have experienced a review in recent decades Species Education, withdrawal from the paradigm of the past, often revealed exotic animals as a show.
The new approach includes knowing how to change the needs of those age, which led to the creation of zoos Large and similar linksPart of the Sahel-Chapana of the Zoo of the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Help the animals to kick as they age
In addition to the projects Reproduce to reinstate animals In nature, the zoo wishes to confirm that the zoo’s gates are thanks to the progress of veterinary care Age in good condition. “The Focus on aging Specialty is essential, ”he told Andhra Pradesh at the organization’s offices in Barcelona Barcelona.
Like the elderly, the elderly animals need more concern that Jordan said: Occasional medical reviews, Arthritis therapySoft foods or Nutritional SupplementsMonitoring the main places and the health of mental and behavior.
In addition to the two -year -old elephants, the Barcelona Zoo has advanced birds like 15 -year wolf, leopard and 17 -year tiger, as well as the flock of Flemeno. This is not only: many zoos in the United States, for example, stand alone They therapy they give to older animalsLike Baltimore and Baden Rouge.
Elephantology
The caregivers of the Barcelona Zoo closely monitor their two female Pachtermins, Susi and Bully, after the recent death of Yoo, his former companion. Yo died at the age of 54 in December.
52, 52 -year -old -Elefanta is one of the oldest African speechlings, although the World Zoo Gardens and Fisheries Association (Waza) states that the age of animals born in independence is approximately. The 40 -year -old bully is considered the oldest of an African elephant. The trio were caught in independence and spent some time in the circus Other zooses before coming to Barcelona.
Zoo Barcelona cooperates with the University of To examine the impact of Yoo’s death on Suzi and Bully. This is the first study of this type, focusing on elephants of the same family After the death of a very time partnerBadila told the Andhra Agency when he recently visited the zoo’s elephant shutdown.
First, Susie and Bully They showed their sadness when losing appetiteBut now they change well, and Bodila said that they are turning to each other and sharing their food, and Susi acknowledged the role that dominates Yoo.
How do you know the age of the elephant?
For elephants, The real age source of his teeth. Jose Maria Santamaria, the caregiver of the Barcelona zoo, explains that “the fall of the animal is the fallen wear of its teeth,” at the end of the pussy’s foot. “They are passing Six tooth games for the rest of your lifeThey lose the last game when they come nearly 40 years old. “
Suzi and Pulli need daily reviews, pay special attention to the mouth and feet without already molar, so it is for the sake of the daily foot and Platform Blocking for cushioning your sore legs. “We want these animals to live in good condition until the end of their lives,” says Jordan.
