Citing virus, groups say zoo should not breed elephants

“Elephant herpes is so pervasive and fatal that it’s irresponsible and “ill-conceived” for Woodland Park Zoo keepers to breed once again an elephant who already lost one daughter to the disease, according to several animal-rights groups.” - Seattle Times

Tags: Health, Seattle Times, Woodland Park Zoo, Zoo

Posted on Monday, December 10th, 2007 at 6:26 am

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Kim: Beverly - Thanks for letting me know about the myspace page! I’m glad people are still fighting to get...
Beverly Perry: We are still fighting for Jenny the elephant at the Dallas Zoo to be sent to the elephant sanctuary in...
Kim: Sara - I hope they do find her some other elephants to live with. Elephants should not live alone. Jenny’s...
Sara: I was wondering when someone would write a song about it. Hopefully they will find her some friends since it...
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Citing virus, groups say zoo should not breed elephants

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