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Animal world Zurich Zoo euthanizes elephant cow Ceyla-Himali due to old age

SDA

12.8.2024 - 10:19

Female elephant Ceyla-Himali reached the ripe old age of 49 at Zurich Zoo. She had to be put to sleep on Saturday. (archive picture)
Female elephant Ceyla-Himali reached the ripe old age of 49 at Zurich Zoo. She had to be put to sleep on Saturday. (archive picture)
Keystone

Zurich Zoo euthanized the 49-year-old elephant cow Ceyla-Himali on Saturday morning. The animal had been suffering from health problems for some time.

Keystone-SDA

12.08.2024, 10:19

Ceyla-Himali was no longer able to stand up on her own on Saturday morning, as Zurich Zoo announced on Monday. Following a new assessment, it was decided to euthanize the aged elephant cow for animal welfare reasons.

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