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National Zoological Park orders enquiry to ascertain the cause of sudden d
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, has informed about the sudden passing away of the 29-year-old male African elephant, Shankar, on the night of September 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM, a press release from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said.
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Vantara to welcome 3 African elephants from Tunisia to experience new life
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Three African forest elephants--two females and one male, aged 28 to 29 years--are soon to find a compassionate new home at Vantara, one of the world's most esteemed wildlife rescue centers located in Jamnagar, India.
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HC seeks Centre, Delhi Govt's reply on rehabilitation of African elephant
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Centre, Delhi Govt and others concerned on a petition seeking the release and rehabilitation of Shankar, the lone African elephant in the National Zoological Park (NZP).
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Elephants exhibit unique interest in their dead: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 7 (ANI): A recent review of documented field observations of elephants near the carcasses of individuals of their own species has revealed their generalized interest in their dead, even after bodies have long decayed.
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