New Tapir Nuang inspires in the Leipzig zoo - an exciting move!
New Tapir Nuang inspires in the Leipzig zoo - an exciting move!
in the Leipzig zoo, the zookeepers face exciting challenges that not only put their skills, but also their creativity. In particular, the arrival of the new tapir bull "Nuang" caused a lot of excitement and aroused the interest of the audience in the popular documentary soap "Elefant, Tiger & Co."
The importance of the arrival of "nuang"
The transport from Copenhagen to Leipzig is a big change for the shy scracking tapir "Nuang". Such transports are routine loads for zoo employees, which, however, are associated with a lot of responsibility and emotions. The former tapir lady Laila had become a crowd favorite and the successor now has the task of re-establishing this connection to the zoo community.
Excitement behind the scenes
In the episode that was broadcast on August 9, the cameras accompanied the preparations for the arrival of "Nuang". Nurses Timo Geßner was responsible for the organization and described the challenges that resulted from the size of the transport trailer. Since this was too big to get directly into the barn, "Nuang" had to find the way to the barn independently, which caused an additional excitement.
An adventure for the new resident
To show the right direction to the new animal on arrival, Geßner put a gauge from delicious snacks. This strategy, which is based on the assumption that animals are often put on by feed, should steer the brave tapir into its new living area. However, “Nuang” was shy and reserved first, which is understandable, because a trip to a new home country is a significant stress situation for an animal.
Curiosities among the nurses
The "weapon" that nursing officer Michael Ernst had with him: a toilet brush. Although this initially caused confusion, it quickly became clear that the unusual tool was not intended for defense, but to the gentle steering of the tapir during his arrival. This humorous anecdote shows how important it is to counter the nurses with patience and understanding.
A promising new everyday life
Despite an unexpected appearance, “Nuang” ultimately coped with his arrival with flying colors. The nursing patience paid off, and soon he found his way into the new stable. While he didn't care about the feed fragrance at first, the friendly words and the calm strategy of the nurses seem to offer more than enough motivation. Many eyes are now looking forward to “Nuang”, who has the potential to become a new darling of zoo visitors.
The entire episode of "Elefant, Tiger & Co." is available in the ARD media library and offers exciting insights into the challenges and joys of zoological animal care in Leipzig.