A big moment for our favourite elephant Roi-Yim – who is sprouting his tusks.
The three-year-old at Werribee Zoo is now showing his tusks and beginning to spend more time with his father after three years by his mother’s side.
Werribee Zoo says its an essential moment in his growth.
“He’s getting some nice length on his tusks now,” zoo keeper Andrea Smith said.
“He’s starting to use them during play sessions with his sisters, and he’s also starting to use them to push his 4,500kg dad around too.”
The zoo says it’s essential to get the elephants socialising.
“The ‘social sessions’ between Roi-Yim and his dad Luk Chai are starting out gradually, with
his mother Mali and his siblings Aiyara and Kati close by for comfort,” she said.
“As Roi-Yim becomes more confident around his dad, he will eventually move in with him.”
