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Yoyo (elephant)

Yoyo
SpeciesAfrican elephant
SexFemale
BornUnknown
Died27 December 2024
Barcelona Zoo
Years active2009-2024

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

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Yoyo, the world's longest-living African elephant, dies in Spain". Canal 26. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Yoyo, the world's longest-living African elephant, dies at the Barcelona Zoo". Metrópoli. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Yoyo, the longest-living African elephant in the world, dies at the Barcelona Zoo". EL MUNDO. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
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