Elephants Elephants - Wildpro - Twycross Zoo
Elephants Elephants - Wildpro - Twycross Zoo
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6.4 Appendix 4: Elephant Profiles<br />
6.4.1 Example is from Blackpool <strong>Zoo</strong>.<br />
Information on the relationship of elephant to individual handlers, especially<br />
differences, should also be included in the profile. It is advisable to back up<br />
the profiles with some observational behaviour projects carried out by trained<br />
individuals.<br />
Scientific name: Elephas maximus Common Name: Asian elephant<br />
House name: Marcella ARKS number: M99076<br />
Chip number: 221E3F0C38<br />
Acq. Date: 26/10/99 Birth date: 1972 Birth place: Unknown<br />
Sex: Female Weight: 3500 kg<br />
Transaction History<br />
Date Type From To<br />
26/10/99 Loan Berlin<br />
circus,<br />
Union<br />
Medical Problems: Foot problems: Front left and right toes<br />
Blackpool<br />
Skin Condition: Good overall but work needs to be done on head, back and<br />
legs.<br />
Physical Condition: Good<br />
Socialization, Temperament and Behaviour History: Socialisation: mixes<br />
well with all elephants. Temperament: good, occasionally has shown mild<br />
aggression towards Indra. Has shown no aggression towards keepers.<br />
Behaviour: Sways when chained and prior to feeding times, this behaviour<br />
has reduced. Hopefully reduction of this behaviour will continue.<br />
Voice and Ankus Commands: Voice Commands: Responds well to all<br />
commands given 25+. Ankus use: The ankus is used when needed to<br />
reinforce verbal commands using the recognised cueing points.<br />
Chaining: <strong>Elephants</strong> are chained daily as part of their routine. For bathing,<br />
training and footcare. <strong>Elephants</strong> will not be chained for any longer than<br />
BIAZA guidelines.<br />
Elephant conditioned for:<br />
Displays Y<br />
Yes No In training<br />
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