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Hope for Elephants: Oregon Zoo's 15-Year-Old Star

2/23/2025

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Samudra, a remarkable 15-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, recently celebrated his birthday, tipping the scales at over 10,000 pounds. As the first third-generation elephant born in the U.S., he symbolizes hope. The zoo's commitment to conservation shines through its $1 million endowment fund dedicated to protecting endangered Asian elephants.

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Samudra, a remarkable 15-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, recently celebrated his birthday, tipping the scales at over 10,000 pounds. As the first third-generation elephant born in the U.S., he symbolizes hope. The zoo's commitment to conservation shines through its $1 million endowment fund dedicated to protecting endangered Asian elephants.