Animal Kingdom Uncovered

Forest Elephant

Forest elephants, smaller and more elusive than their savannah cousins, are a rare sight in zoos. Their enclosures are designed to resemble dense jungles, complete with mud baths and shaded areas.

In one zoo, a young elephant named Kito became famous for his artistic talent. Zookeepers introduced him to painting as a form of enrichment, and Kito took to it with enthusiasm. Using a brush held in his trunk, he created abstract artworks that were later auctioned to raise funds for elephant conservation. Kito's paintings not only showcased his intelligence but also raised awareness about the plight of forest elephants in the wild.