What happened to Xiaogong Elephant who was "repatriated" after the departure last year?

In 2021, a group of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan went north to the south to the southward trip to the north and south. The interlocalities that the "rebellious" small male elephant was left and returned on the way also repeatedly touched the hearts of netizens.

After "going home", how is this little public elephant state?

Recently, the reporter saw the senior veterinarian and elephant doctor Baomingwei at the Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center of the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. At that time, he tracked the 33 -day -old male elephant for 33 days without separate day and night. Anesthesia, and sent it back with colleagues. After the Xiaoyang returned to Xishuangbanna, Bao Mingwei returned to his job again, but a heart has always been concerned about this small elephant.

Photo of "Short -nose Family" photographed by Bao Mingwei in 2021

According to Bao Mingwei, in mid -to -late March this year, he saw this little elephant again: "It has become strong, the hair color is more gray, and it looks particularly good."

Baomingwei said: "I still remember at about 5 pm that day. I patrolled the daily patrol around the Asian Elephant Rescue and Breeding Center and saw it through a bridge with a new companion. Recognition of it. "

Photo of the small public elephant photographed by Bao Mingwei in 2021

In 2021, Baomingwei (right) followed the "short -nose family" to the north. Photo Conferring

Out of the consideration that does not disturb the normal inhabiting of the elephant group, Baomingwei and his colleagues have not shot any more. In his eyes, this little male elephant has become his own old friend. Whether through drones, infrared machines, or daily patrols, each time he confirms the health of the members of the north to be healthy, Baomingwei feels at ease.

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