Sad farewell to the Leipzig Zoo: Laila The Smracken Tapir moves around

Sad farewell to the Leipzig Zoo: Laila The Smracken Tapir moves around

The Leipzig zoo is a valuable part of culture and community life in the city, since it attracts countless visitors every year and houses a variety of animal species. At the moment, however, the zoo bears a heavy load: the loss of a loved one.

Laila’s departure and the effects on the Leipzig zoo

On Thursday, July 25th, it became known that the Samplack Tapir female Laila is leaving the Leipzig Zoo. This decision was made according to recommendations from the European Conservation Breeding Program (EEP) with the aim of promoting genetic diversity within the European tapir population. "The farewell has not been easy for us," said junior curator Ariel Jacken. The move to Dortmund, where Laila expects a new partner, has been considered necessary for the conservation breeding.

Significance of the genetic diversity

genetic diversity plays a crucial role in preserving animal species. In zoos around the world, care is taken to ensure that animals are integrated into breeding programs in order to avoid inbreeding and to promote healthy offspring. Laila's move is therefore a step that is not only for yourself, but also for the basic efforts to preserve its kind. The Leipzig Zoo emphasizes that there are good chances that Laila and her new partner will testify to a new generation of schaberka tapires.

The future offspring in the Leipzig

Visitors to the zoo do not have to wait long for new growth in the tapir enclosure. Jackets announced that both a tapirbull from Copenhagen and a female from England will soon be expected in Leipzig. The necessary familiarization period is intended to ensure that the two animals adapt well to their new home before they choose reproduction. This is particularly important because the saddlebar tapire is listed as a endangered way and contributes to the preservation of the species.

Reactions of the visitors and the community

For the loyal visitors to the zoo, the loss of Laila is painful. The empty enclosure is not only a symbol of saying goodbye to a beloved animal, but also an occasion for many to think about the importance of species protection. The Leipzig Zoo has created a platform by providing information about the threats to the saddle pad tapire and the importance of breeding programs to preserve biodiversity that should sharpen the public awareness.