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\nAnjalee enjoying a dust bath at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo in 2023 after moving from Auckland Zoo.
\nPhoto: Taronga Western Plains Zoo\n<\/p>\n
An elephant that moved from New Zealand to Australia to have children has had a stillbirth.<\/p>\n
Auckland Zoo elephant Anjalee moved to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, NSW in 2022, in the hopes she could breed with other elephants.<\/p>\n
In a social media post on Sunday, Taronga Western Plains Zoo revealed that despite keepers trying their best to help Anjalee through labour, she gave birth to a stillborn calf on Thursday.<\/p>\n
“Anjalee and the female herd are doing well, with Thong Dee, Porntip and Kanlaya staying close to her side,” the zoo said.<\/p>\n
“We are very proud of the way the herd have been there for Anjalee throughout the whole experience and continue to be by her side after her tragic loss.”<\/p>\n
The zoo noted that Asian Elephants like Anjalee are endangered and just 40,000 remain in the wild.<\/p>\n
“This loss is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced in our conservation work, underscoring the critical need for ongoing conservation efforts,” it said.<\/p>\n
“We remain dedicated to our mission to protect and preserve this endangered species.”<\/p>\n