Antara News
January 19, 2007
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Sumatran elephant (elephas maximus sumatrensis, sp) in Minas conservation area in Siak district, Riau province, gave birth to a female offspring last week, an official of Sinarmas Forestry conservation division said.
"Malina (29)`s baby elephant born on January 9 is like a special New Year present. It is pleasing us," Sinarmas Forestry conservation division (APP) head Daniel Sinaga said in a statement which was made available here.
With the birth of the baby elephant named Bubu, number of the endangered animals in Minas area increased to 9. Bubu was conceived for 22 months.
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