Sam (Samudra)
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) at
Portland Zoo (Metro Washington Park Zoo) in United States

Sam (Samudra) lives together with 5 other elephants at the Portland Zoo (Metro Washington Park Zoo): (detailed list)

1. ♀ Chendra born 1993
2. ♀ Rose-Tu (twin) born 1994-08-31
3. ♂ Samson born 1998-05-04
4. ♀ Sung-Surin (Shine) born 1982-12-26
5. ♀ Valentina born 2025-02-01

Sam (Samudra) was born captive-born 2008-08-23 at Portland Zoo (Metro Washington Park Zoo).

Siblings through the father Tusko:

1. 1993-05-02(M) Nikolai
2. 1994-02-27(F) Natasha
3. 2005-05-12(M) Tucker
4. 2006-12-12 -- † 2010-06-22 (M) JP
5. 2012-11-30 -- † 2018-11-29 (F) Lily

Siblings through the mother Rose-Tu (twin):

1. 2012-11-30 - † 2018-11-29 (F) Lily
2. 2025-02-01(F) Valentina

Pedigree

Samudra is the first third-generation elephant to be born in the United States.

“The votes are in, and the Oregon Zoos new baby elephant is named Samudra, or Sam for short. The calf loves his baths, so the name, which means "lord of the ocean," is fitting. More than 17,000 people voted among five names, and Samudra took 35 percent. Hugo-Tu was second."

Sam was the 28th elephant born at the Oregon Zoo, but the first for his 14 year old mother Rose Tu. 286 pounds at birth, the male had gained nearly 700 pounds and grown to four Feet at the shoulder at eight months old.

References

Sources used for this article is among others:

• Oregon Zoos baby elephant gets a kick-start", Elephant-News.com, 2008-08-24
• Baby elephant: After a scary birth, mom and baby are doing well at the Oregon Zoo", Elephant-News.com, 2008-08-25
• "Baby Elephant Finally Gets His Name: Samudra", Elephant-News.com, 2008-09-12
• "Oregon Zoo Animals Step on the Scale", Elephant-News.com, 2009-04-10

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