Elephant dies from labor-related complications

“A 40-year-old Asian elephant named Babe died Thursday morning from labor-related complications at the Fort Worth Zoo, officials announced Friday.” - WFAA.com

Elephant Dies At Fort Worth Zoo

“Babe, a 40-year-old Asian elephant, died Thursday of complications during labor. A necropsy showed she had a torn uterus, which, zoo officials say, probably killed her.” - cbs11tv.com

EzBayer eBay Drop-Off Store Auctioning Painting by Elephant Born in Thailand

“The EzBayer Store in Forth Worth, Texas, which opened in mid-2004, is offering a very unique painting on eBay with 100% of the proceeds from its sale going to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The Fort Worth Zoo donated a Pachyderm Painting by 31-year-old Rasha, an Asian elephant born in Thailand but best known for the paintings she has produced since 1996. This creative and beautiful item was painted on January 5, 2005 for the purpose of supporting disaster relief efforts in the devastated Indian Ocean region.” - i-Newswire.com