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flag An Asian elephant at Taronga Western Plains Zoo gave birth to a stillborn calf in December 2025, highlighting challenges in conserving the critically endangered species.

flag Anjalee, an Asian elephant transferred from Auckland Zoo to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in 2022 for breeding, gave birth to a stillborn calf in December 2025 despite staff support. flag The zoo reported she and her herd are coping well, with close companionship aiding recovery. flag The loss underscores the challenges of conserving Asian elephants, a critically endangered species with only about 40,000 left in the wild. flag Taronga Western Plains Zoo reaffirmed its commitment to species preservation, calling the stillbirth a reminder of the difficulties in captive breeding and conservation efforts.

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