An elephant at Melbourne Zoo has suddenly died after being diagnosed with a virus, leaving his keepers "devastated" and the rest of his heard "grieving".
Zoo has suddenly died after being diagnosed with a virus, leaving his keepers "devastated" and the rest of his heard "grieving".
The disease only affects elephants and usually the creatures naturally carry the virus without symptoms, the zoo said.Young male elephant Man Jai at Melbourne Zoo, where he has lived since he was born in 2013.Vets battled to save Man Jai after he became ill, the zoo said, but it was not possible. "Man Jai was immediately tested by Melbourne Zoo veterinarians for EEHV, with blood tests confirming a positive diagnosis and urgent anti-viral treatment being administered."Despite Melbourne Zoo's veterinary and keeper expertise, and around-the-clock care, Man Jai tragically lost his life to the virus in the early hours of this morning.
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