India, Sept. 19 -- Shankar, the only African elephant in Delhi's Zoo died on Wednesday night at a young age of 29. In a press note Thursday, National Zoological Park (NZP) stated, "He was consuming leaves and grasses with slight loose motion but was taking concentrate, fruits, and vegetables normally." A probe has been ordered to ascertain the cause of death.
As per the zoo officials his condition was noted on Wednesday morning with immediate treatment given by NZP veterinarians. However, later that night, "Shankar suddenly collapsed in his shed, and despite emergency treatment, succumbed to death," read the press statement.
Shankar, who was a gift to India from Zimbabwe, was with Delhi Zoo for 27 years. He arrived in November 1998 and wa...