EFFECT OF CLIMATIC AND HYGIENE FACTORS ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF ELEPHANTS BRED IN ZOOS

Elephants are vital to their ecosystems, acting as keystone species and ecosystem engineers that help maintain biodiversity and ecological balance. Their presence and behavior significantly influence the structure of their ecosystems. They help maintain the balance of different plant and animal species, enriching biodiversity. In the present article, the importance of elephants for nature and humans in the areas they inhabit is reviewed. The main anatomical and behavioral features of elephants and the specific care for them in zoo breeding are presented. In this aspect, a survey of the conditions and care for elephants in the zoos in Sofia and Athens was carried out. The importance of climatic factors in the respective regions was also highlighted. It was established that the conditions of breeding and care for the animals are maximally tailored to their characteristics and requirements, which is why the health status of all elephants bred in both zoos is very good. The cooperation between the zoos in Sofia and Athens is fruitful for the bringing up these exotic animals.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Ecological Engineering and Environment Protection

• Publication date

  2025-12-15

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  DOI 10.32006/eeep.2025.2.6372
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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