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Two elephants died from Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) at Wildlands Aventure Zoo in the Netherlands. The 1-year-old male Nagarr died on Saturday, and the 3-year-old Ka Yan died on Wednesday. EEHV is a lethal disease primarily affecting young elephants, especially in captivity. A severe hemorrhagic illness caused by this virus can result in organ failure […]

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