2nd Dublin Zoo elephant dies from Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) within a week.
Dublin Zoo reports the death of a second elephant, Zinda, from the same virus, Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV), within a week. The zoo described the losses as "devastating" and stated that both elephants died despite receiving round-the-clock care from their dedicated veterinary team and international experts. EEHV is an unpredictable and fatal virus affecting young elephants in both the wild and under human care, and it poses no health risk to humans.
July 08, 2024
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