List of deceased captive elephants

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This is a list of elephants that have died in captivity.

Name Species Sex Date of death Location of death Country Cause of death Age
Unknown Asian Jan, 2023 Kaebai Meechai Elephant Camp Thailand Died after eating bananas treated with ethylene gas
Lalitha Asian Jan, 2023 Muthumariamman Temple India While the elephant was unloaded from a vehicle, it fell down and sustained injuries.
Unnamed Asian Jan 15, 2023 Zurich Zoo Germany Undeveloped / weakness
Jewel Asian Jan 15, 2023 Los Angeles Zoo USA Euthanized due to declining health 61
Sandrine Asian Mar 3, 2023 Givskud Zoo Denmark Euthanized - "disease-related" 57
Medu Asian Mar 3, 2023 Givskud Zoo Denmark Euthanized - "because she should not be alone in the facility" [after Sandrine was euthanized - see above]
Mary Asian Female May 2, 2023 San Diego Zoo USA
Ajabu African May 9, 2023 Dallas Zoo USA Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus 7 [1]
Nicole Apr 20, 2023 Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary USA
Noor Jehan African Female Apr 22, 2023 Karachi Zoological Garden Pakistan
Balarama Asian Male May 7, 2023 Bheemanakatte camp of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve India
Malaika African Female May 15, 2023 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo USA Euthanized 37
Fitz Elephant Jul 1, 2023 Louisville Zoo USA Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus 3 [2]

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