“We are only beginning to process the loss of this amazing ambassador for his species, and we know you all share in our grief,' the zoo said in a statement.
The 7-year-old African elephant, Ajabu, passed away Monday after a 12-day battle with a viral infection, according to the zoo.Ajabu survived a previous infection with EEHV in March 2021.
The zoo says that the often-lethal disease is most often found in Asian elephants, but it has begun to show up more in African elephants.Dallas Zoo's baby elephant makes first public appearance The little African elephant spent the morning exploring every log and stick around his habitat as his mom kept an eye on her baby.
"We are only beginning to process the loss of this amazing ambassador for his species, and we know you all share in our grief," the zoo said in a statement. "Please hold your entire Dallas Zoo family close to your heart as we navigate together through the difficult days ahead."
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