Samudra (elephant)

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Samudra
Samudra and his mother Rose-Tu in 2008
SpeciesAsian elephant
BornAugust 23, 2008
Oregon Zoo, Portland, Oregon, U.S.
ResidenceOregon Zoo
Parents

Samudra (also known as "Sam")[1][2] is an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, United States. He was born to Rose-Tu in 2008. Samudra is the first third-generation elephant born in the U.S. His father is Tusko.

History

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Samudra and Rose-Tu, 2009

Rose-Tu gave birth to Samudra on August 23, 2008.[3] He weighed 286 pounds and his name is the Sanskrit word for "ocean".[4][5] According to The Oregonian, his name is Hindi for "lord of the ocean".[1] Rose-Tu kicked and stomped on Samudra upon his arrival, but he was uninjured and the pair bonded.[6] Samudra's father is Tusko. Samudra was the first elephant born at the Oregon Zoo since Rose-Tu herself in 1994.[7][8] He was also the first third-generation elephant born in the U.S.[9] The zoo saw record attendance for the month after he went on exhibit.[10]

Samudra weighed approximately 3,000 pounds in 2011.[11] His sister Lily joined the zoo in 2012;[12] she died in 2018.[13] Tusko began teaching Samudra how to interact with female elephants in 2012.[14] Samudra weighed approximately 10,000 pounds in 2024.[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Acker, Lizzy (2025-02-20). "Here are 12 adorable baby animals that have lived at the Oregon Zoo, including the newest addition". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  2. ^ Rothfels, Nigel (2015-10-21). Elephant House. Penn State Press. ISBN 978-0-271-07832-8.
  3. ^ "Baby elephant Samudra 'energized herd' at Zoo in first year - and snow". KVAL. 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  4. ^ "10,000 lb. birthday boy celebrates his 15th birthday at the Oregon Zoo". KATU. 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  5. ^ Salter, Jim. "Raja the elephant, a big draw at the St. Louis Zoo, is moving to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to breed". www.asianreporter.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  6. ^ "Watch Oregon Zoo's Birthday Tribute to Samudra the Elephant". Willamette Week. 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  7. ^ Muldoon, Katy (2012-06-15). "Oregon Zoo's father of the year: Tusko the elephant -- again". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  8. ^ Muldoon, Katy (2012-10-06). "Oregon Zoo keepers and pregnant elephant prepare for a birth late this fall". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  9. ^ "Samudra celebrates his 13th birthday at the Oregon Zoo". KMTR. 2021-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  10. ^ Muldoon, Katy (2011-10-20). "Oregon Zoo: Asian elephant Rose-Tu is pregnant". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  11. ^ "Oregon Zoo's Samudra turning 3". kgw.com. 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  12. ^ "Baby elephant meets big brother Samudra at Oregon Zoo". KVAL. 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  13. ^ "'She was loved by everyone': Oregon Zoo elephant Lily dies suddenly of virus". kgw.com. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  14. ^ "Elephant reunion at Oregon Zoo". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
  15. ^ "Oregon Zoo elephant celebrates Sweet 16". KOIN.com. 2024-08-24. Archived from the original on 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-08-30.
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