Yoyo (elephant)
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| Species | African elephant |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 27 December 2024 Barcelona Zoo |
| Years active | 2009-2024 |
Yoyo (Unknown - Barcelona, December 27, 2024) was an African elephant known as the world's longest-living elephant, who died at the Barcelona Zoo at approximately 54 years of age.[1]
Biography
[edit]Before arriving at the zoo, Yoyo was rescued in 2009 after having spent time in a circus, which caused physical and psychological injuries that required specialized treatment.[2]
She arrived at the zoo in 2009 as part of an international species conservation program, in which the center participates alongside the Government of Spain.[3] Although her exact birth date is unknown, it is estimated that she was over 54 years old, while the average life expectancy for her species is 39 years.[4]
She lived at the Barcelona Zoo with two other elephants.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Yoyo, the world's longest-living African elephant, dies in Spain". Canal 26. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ Congostrina, Alfonso L. (2024-12-28). "Muere Yoyo, una de las tres elefantas del Zoo de Barcelona". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
- ^ "Yoyo, the world's longest-living African elephant, dies at the Barcelona Zoo". Metrópoli. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Yoyo, the world's longest-living African elephant who lived at the Barcelona Zoo, dies". Ara en Castellano. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "Yoyo, the longest-living African elephant in the world, dies at the Barcelona Zoo". EL MUNDO. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.