Saturday, January 26, 2008
Fort Worth Zoo’s matriarch Asian elephant and unborn calf die Thursday
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Babe, 40, was the oldest elephant in the Fort Worth Zoo's herd and had lived at the zoo longer than any other mammal. She was pregnant and nearing labor when it became clear the the calf was not entering the birth canal, which would mean its death, but something Babe could survive (she had three prior unsuccessful pregnancies). Zookeepers, who had been keeping a 24-hour watch since December, were shocked and saddened when Babe died in her sleep on Thursday, resulting in the death of the calf, as well. Veterinarians ruled that Babe died of peritonitis caused by a torn uterus.
The zoo has had only one successful birth since they began breeding the Asian elephants in the mid-90s.
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clm1950 Anonymous
Rest in Peace Dear Babe with your wee one. To the Ft. Worth Zoo, please don't breed the elephants. They don't have enough space, exercise or vegetation. Please retire Angel to The Elephant Sanctuary.
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