Grief in the zoo: Elephant baby Otto dies of Herpesvirus!
Grief in the zoo: Elephant baby Otto dies of Herpesvirus!
Leipzig, Deutschland - The Leipzig Zoo recently said goodbye to the elephants Rani and Savani. The two animals moved to Munich because they lived in Leipzig in an intolerable state. They were excluded by their herd and finally found a new home in the Hellabrunn zoo. There they settled in well and enjoy life in their new herd. In the popular MDR soap "Elefant, Tiger & Co." It was reported that Rani will touch her daughter Savani and another young animal.
Tragically, on June 14th in the Hellabrunn zoo, it was found that the four and a half year old elephant bull Otto had herpes infection. This disease, known as elephant endotheliotropic herpes virus (EEHV-1), is particularly dangerous for young elephants and is often fatal. An emergency program was started with intensive care by veterinarians and nurses to stabilize Otto's condition. But despite all efforts, his state of health deteriorated quickly, and Otto died on June 16 from the consequences of the infection.grief for Otto
Rasem Baban, the board and animal park director, commented on the mourning of the loss of the young elephant. He emphasized what effects this loss would have on the elephant group and the nursing team. The other elephants in the Hellabrunner group are well and have immune protection. They also had the opportunity to say goodbye to Otto. Otto's body is autopsy to gain further knowledge.
Although Otto was vaccinated and intensive medical measures, including the administration of his father's blood plasma, received, the experts are aware that the course of such infections in young animals is often quick and aggressive. This challenge is a constant danger for many zoos who work with elephants.
While Rani and Savani begin a new life in Munich, the loss of Otto remains a sad memory that leaves a lasting impression among the zookeepers and visitors of the zoo. The elephant house opened its doors to the visitors again on June 17 and enables people to watch the impressive animals.
In summary, Thuringia. href = "https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/trauer-in-hellabrunn-junger-elefant-stirpest-an-herpesvirus.uohkahp"> Br by explaining Ottos tragic fate and the consequences for the elephant group.
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