Second elephant dies from Herpesvirus at Adventure Zoo Emmen

A second young elephant has died at Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen within five days, both likely due to the highly lethal elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). The deaths have left the zoo’s elephant herd in mourning and under increased observation by their caretakers.The latest death occurred Wednesday evening when Ka Yan, a 3-year-old male, succumbed to the virus. Ka Yan had shown symptoms earlier in the day, similar to those seen in Nagarr, a calf that died on Saturday. Despite immediate intervention, the young elephant could not be saved.