“An unspeakably sad start to the week: Our small bull elephant Bền Lòng had to be released this morning. The young animal was intensively cared for a week because of critical laboratory values of the liver and a too low food intake. His condition improved temporarily, but in between Overall, however, he became increasingly weaker and was unable to get up early this morning despite medical support and the help of his foster mother Don Chung and the caregivers. "Our resources were limited in view of the lab values, but we did everything we could to stabilize him and hoped he would make it to the end. This unspeakably difficult decision this morning was inevitable. We had to redeem Bền Lòng, "says zoo director Prof. Jörg Junhold sadly. The newly formed herd with aunts Don Chung and Rani, who had taken over the care of the young, then bid farewell to Bền Lòng. The elephant house remains today closed. Thank you for your understanding. More information can be found on our website (link in profile).” (on instagram)
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