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Second Asian Elephant, Zinda, Dies from Virus at Dublin Zoo
Jul 8, 2024, 06:31 PM
A second Asian elephant at Dublin Zoo has died after contracting a deadly virus, marking the second death in a week. Despite receiving round-the-clock care from the zoo's veterinary team and international experts, the elephant named Zinda's condition deteriorated. A former operations manager at Dublin Zoo described the death as 'devastating.'
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