Jakarta. A critically endangered Sumatran elephant calf has been born at the Riau Elephant Conservation Center, bringing a rare piece of positive news to the global conservation community amidst the pressing environmental challenges facing Indonesia. 

Born at 3:30 AM on Saturday, April 6th, the female calf is in good health and represents a significant success for animal conservation efforts in Indonesia.

Satywan Pudyatmoko, the General Director of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE), shared the arrival that was announced by the Riau branch of the Natural Resource Conservation Center (KSDA). The calf was birthed by Fuja, a 20-year-old elephant, and her 25-year-old partner Sarma, both of whom were rescued from wildlife traps in 2008.

The calf, which measures 75 cm in height and 97 cm in length and weighs 75.5 kg, is under constant observation by the center's medical team to ensure her continued health.