Sharjah 24: Sharjah Safari, affiliated with Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority, has welcomed "Tartouth," the second newborn African savannah elephant after "Samra." Since 2023, over 200 newborns have joined the diverse wildlife at the Safari.

"Tartouth," born on April 7, 2024, joins "Samra," born on January 12, 2023. Named after a mushroom-like plant, "Tartouth" weighs around 100kg, like "Samra." The elephants' natural birth process is carefully monitored by their caretakers.

As for “Samra,” its name was chosen after the Samar trees, Acacia tortilis that are abundant in the Al Bardi Reserve in Al Dhaid.

Tartouth’s birth was both natural and smooth and without any medical intervention.

The Sharjah Environment and Natural Reserves Authority ensures their safety and supports biodiversity conservation efforts.