Indianapolis Zoo Loses 2nd African Elephant In 8 Days

Associated Press

*Indianapolis Zoo announces that a second African elephant Kalina, died Tuesday.*

The Indianapolis Zoo says on an African elephant has died there, the second such death in eight days.

It said 8-year-old Kalina died Tuesday, three days after first showing symptoms similar to those experienced by 6-year-old Nyah before her death on March 19 .

The zoo said Kalina was being treated for possible elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, (EEHV) which can cause fatal hemorrhagic disease in elephants. It said preliminary tests on Nyah indicated high levels of the virus.

EEHV is one of the most deadly viral infections in elephants worldwide but is most commonly found in Asian elephants. It occurs in elephants in the wild as well as those in human care such as in sanctuaries and zoos. EEHV can strike without warning.

There is no vaccine for EEHV and it is not preventable. Humans and other animal species cannot contract the virus.

Zoo President Rob Shumaker says the elephants are highly social and the remaining six members of its herd are showing signs of grief.

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