The animal has been moved to a safer environment and will follow a specific nutritional plan designed to support its quality of life. At Terra Natura Benidorm we have implemented a comprehensive adjustment to the management and care of Yute, an elderly nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), with the aim of ensuring his wellbeing at this stage of his life. This action reflects the park’s commitment to providing individualised care, adapting both the environment and daily care routines to the specific needs of each animal. Yute, born in December 2008, has spent many years living alongside Nisha and Shiva, a pair of rhinoceroses, sharing the same paddock, play routines and daily activity on the prairie.

However, the progressive deterioration of his eyesight, which has now resulted in almost total vision loss, led the veterinary and zookeeper teams to decide to relocate him to a safer environment. This preventive measure was taken to avoid potential accidents that could arise from interacting with large animals in his current condition. Yute now lives in the Monsoon Prairie, where he shares the space with barasingha and other deer species. His adaptation process required close monitoring, as he had to learn to orient himself within a completely new environment. In this process, the role of the animal care team has been essential.

Through auditory cues, particularly their voices, they have helped him develop new ways of moving around his surroundings. Thanks to this support, Yute is now fully adapted and has developed a close bond with the human team caring for him. At the same time, zookeepers and veterinarians have introduced a specific nutritional plan to strengthen his physical condition. Due to reduced mobility and the resulting loss of muscle mass, his diet has been enriched with beet pulp. In addition, he is receiving a powdered mineral and vitamin supplement that acts as a restorative and appetite stimulant. The veterinary team also continues to monitor other conditions associated with advanced age, such as potential joint disorders, including osteoarthritis, for which he receives targeted treatment. In the same way, zookeepers closely monitor the physical changes typical of ageing animals, including coat wear, a reduction in horn size and possible deformities. Through this intervention, Terra Natura Benidorm highlights the importance of individualised care and animal wellbeing throughout every stage of life, adapting management protocols, nutrition and veterinary attention to the specific needs of each individual animal.