Originally posted by lizbud

Ivory gave birth to Ajani on Aug. 4, 2000.

"Since he was three weeks old, she has been overprotective," Gagen said.

The incident occurred about 3 p.m. Friday. Ajani was placed into a holding area within sight of his mother. As he was being taught to perform a task, he called out when he failed to receive his food treat.

The mother then responded.
I seem to remember being VERY protective & still am of any three
week old baby. That's normal, not really overly protective, I think.
I wonder what sort of "training" the calf was going through?I'm
hopeing it was just to accustom the baby to being handled by
humans,vets,etc and not training for some stupid tricks to show
the crowds that come to the zoo.