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NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL STUDBOOK - ASIAN ELEPHANT 4
• Local ID - This is an important whorl in the animal’s fingerprint and is included
in the Studbook when it is provided.
• Event - Describes significant changes in the life of the animal including “birth”
and “transfer.” Ownership and loans are not recorded in the studbook
• Name - House names of the individuals. Many elephants have been given more
than one house name as they move from facility to facility. Additional house
names are included in the Asian elephant House Name Roster beginning on page
183..