A new bull elephant has arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo. The elephant came from the St. Louis Zoo and weighs 5 tons. It will be part of the zoo's Elephant exhibit.
What we know
- Raja is a bull elephant that has already sired calves in the past.
- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums recommended Raja's move to the Cincinnati Zoo for breeding purposes.
- Raja cannot sire calves with females at the St. Louis Zoo due to relation.
- The Cincinnati Zoo hopes Raja will breed with the eligible females at the zoo.
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