Denver Zoo’s Asian elephant bachelor herd just grew about 7,700 lbs. larger with the addition of Duncan, a nine-year-old Asian elephant, who arrived this week from Houston Zoo.
Born on Feb. 7, 2014 to parents Shanti and Thai, Duncan loves cantaloupe and alfalfa hay, and enjoys swimming—especially in the rain—according to his former keepers in Houston.
The Zoo’s team of elephant care experts report that Duncan is already settling in as he joins 53-year-old Groucho, 19-year-old Bodhi, 15-year-old Billy, 14-year-old Chuck and 13-year-old Jake, and will be part of its ongoing efforts to help save and protect the endangered species.