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“A male baby Asian elephant was born in Dublin Zoo this morning.” - ireland.com - Breaking News -

“Taronga Zoo says the pregnancy of one of its Asian elephants is an Australian first.” - LIVENEWS.com.au

“Late Thursday afternoon, Nisha (NEE-sha), Dickerson Park Zoo’s 16-month-old Asian elephant calf, began showing symptoms of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a herpesvirus specific to elephants which is most often fatal.” - KY3

“The Elephant Camp at the Anantara Resort Golden Triangle recently welcomed the first ever baby elephant to be born in the camp. After 22 months of tender loving care, Makam, the Elephant Camp’s 20 year old Asian elephant delivered a female calf. The latest member of the Anantara family tips the scales at about 90 kilos.” - Asia Travel Tips

“Seven-year-old Gung’s amorous appetite could sire the first Australian-born Asian elephants.” - Mercury - The Voice of Tasmania

“The euthanization last month of Carol, a beloved 39-year-old Asian elephant at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, has reignited the debate over whether zoos provide the care they should for wild animals whose captivity zoo officials say ultimately may protect the species from extinction.” - North County Times

“The 13-year-old adolescent Asian elephant and his companion, Gypsy, 40, have been inseparable as they moved this month from a Richmond training facility to a temporary home in Galt, Calif. The duo share watermelon, mud baths and if Nicholas won’t get out of the way a friendly shove.” - Northwest Herald

” Final results from an autopsy show 7-year-old Asian elephant Ganesh died of a viral infection from a strain of herpes that is specific to elephants, said assistant Columbus Zoo and Aquarium director Don Winstel.” - ThisWeek Newspapers