Dhunja and Yhetto the Asian Elephants will soon have a new home
The Belfast Zoo Asian elephants will soon have a new home as the council agrees to transfer them to the Netherlands.
The decision was made at a meeting of the council on Monday, September 4, with councillors saying that the zoo did not meet the standards required to house them.A Belfast City Council spokesperson said: “Belfast City Council has agreed to transfer Dhunja and Yhetto from Belfast Zoo to Burgers Zoo in the Netherlands.
“While the whole Zoo team will be sad to see Dhunja and Yhetto leave, their new home will provide a rich environment, well suited to their age and particular background. They will also be joined by another non-breeding pair of similar age to make up a herd of four, in keeping with BIAZA guidelines.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Belfast shop offering a 'safe space' for kids as schools returnSpar Cavehill has been serving the local community since 1980
Læs mere »
- Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong excluded from Netherlands squad after turning down Under-21 call-upBayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong has been left out of the Netherlands squad as punishment, coach Ronald Koeman has said.
Læs mere »
Lough Neagh's future makes Belfast City Council agenda after algae catastropheThe lake, which provides half of Belfast's drinking water, has suffered damaging blue-green algae blooms all summer
Læs mere »
Ronald Koeman fires warning to Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch after Netherlands snub, he's 'not happy'Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has slammed new Liverpool signing Ryan Gravenberch for turning down a call-up to his nation's under-21 side.
Læs mere »
Gravenberch upsets Koeman and Netherlands management with Liverpool decisionGravenberch's decision to step away from international duty has been criticised by Koeman and Reiziger
Læs mere »
Belfast male sentenced for sexual activity with teenage girlsCourt told one of two girls became pregnant
Læs mere »