A second young elephant has died at Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen within five days, both likely due to the highly lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus. “Despite prompt action by our team, we couldn’t save him.” The zoo's caretakers have isolated the herd’s two remaining young males, both six years old, to minimize stress and closely monitor their health. “We are doing …
Kerala’s forests have recorded 845 elephant deaths between 2015 and 2023 with studies indicating an increasing trend in death rate over time. The population estimation report underscores the need to restore natural habitats and prevent fragmentation of elephant herds to prevent EEHV-HD from becoming a major threat to the survival of Asian elephants in the region. Recognising the need for …
