Laila The Smracken Tapir: Del around the biodiversity in the Leipzig Zoo

Laila The Smracken Tapir: Del around the biodiversity in the Leipzig Zoo

an important step for the maintenance of the saddle pad tapire

The world of zoos is characterized by constant changes, and every farewell can be both painful and necessary. This became clear once again when the Samplacken female Laila left the Leipzig Zoo yesterday afternoon and arrived safely in the Dortmund Zoo. This step was decided in accordance with the European conservation breeding program (EEP), which aims to promote and protect the genetic diversity within the animal populations in Europe.

The role of the European conservation breeding program

The EEP has the task of supporting threatened species with targeted breeding measures. In this special case, the farewell to Laila was necessary to secure the genetic variability of the saddle pad tapir (tapirus indicus) in European stance. Such programs are of central importance for the preservation of species that are very endangered in the wilderness. Laila's new partner choice in the Dortmund Zoo promotes these efforts and contributes to long -term species.

A look at the past

since 2010 Laila has lived in the Leipzig Zoo and became an important representative of her kind. Over the years, she combined several descendants in connection with her long-time partner Copasih, who was moved to another zoo last year. These successes of the breeding testify to the high importance that the breeding double in Leipzig tradition, even if the separation of Laila and Copasih was emotionally exhausting.

The future of Laila and the new partners

For the future of Laila, the move to Dortmund is a step into a new partnership. The Dortmund Zoo will now ensure that Laila and her new partner, whose identity has not yet been announced, understand well and possibly ensure further young talent. In addition, a tapirbulle from Copenhagen and a female from England were also intended for Leipzig that will soon be expected.

conclusion: Community efforts for preservation of species

The way from Laila not only offers an insight into the challenges of a breeding program, but also illustrates the collective efforts of zoos to contribute to the preservation of endangered species. While saying goodbye to Laila is an emotional loss for Leipzig, it is also a step in the right direction for the maintenance of the saddle pad tapire in Europe.

- Nag