Anula, 11, and Kosala, 8, were brought to the Higashiyama
Zoo in 2007 from the Pinnawela Orphanage. Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical
Gardens sources say the birth and growth of the new baby elephant at the
beginning of the New Year is symbolic of the growth of the longstanding
friendship between Sri Lanka and Japan.
The new born baby elephant at the Higashiyama zoo in Nagoya, Japan
The Higashiyama Zoo held a commemorative event in Nagoya
last year to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties between Japan and Sri Lanka.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Japan Admiral (Rtd.) Wasantha Karannagoda was the
Chief Guest.
Source : dailynews.lk
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