There is a new addition to the elephant family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Â Stella, a female elephant calf has been born to 28 year old Donna, who is a resident of the savanna. Â Right after Stella was born, she and Donna spent time back stage away from guests to bond and nurse while also getting bonded with other members of the elephant family. Â This is Donna’s 3rd calf to be born at the savanna. Â She became pregnant through natural breeding and was closely monitored each day via ultrasounds and hormone level checks. Â The total herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now made up of 10 elephants, which include 3 males and 7 females.
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The elephant program at Walt Disney World is a part of the conservation efforts that Disney focuses on. Â Scientists study these creatures to help learn more about their behaviors and how they communicate. Â They have learned more about how to help Kenyan farmers save their crops and protect themselves and the elephants. Â They learned that elephants avoid bees, and by installing beehive fences around farms the elephants will avoid the area. Â These discoveries help to preserve these beautiful animals in the wild and help educate all.
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