Overview

• Rani, 15, and her daughter Savani, 2, were transferred from Zoo Leipzig to Tierpark Hellabrunn in mid-May under the European Endangered Species Programme.
• The herd lost five-year-old bull Otto to a herpes infection in mid-June, removing a key social link.
• Observers have noted intensified competition among cows such as Temi and newcomer Rani as they seek new hierarchy positions.
• Young Savani is playing a bridging role by facilitating interactions between her mother and resident elephants.
• Zookeepers maintain round-the-clock monitoring and occasional elephant house closures to minimize stress during integration.