SaralnamaNOTICE: Shankar, Delhi Zoo's only African elephant, died. He was 29 years old. Shankar lived alone for 24 years after his companion died in 2001. He refused food and collapsed on Wednesday evening. Zoo officials tried to save him but failed. Shankar came to India from Zimbabwe in 1998. Animal welfare groups wanted to move him to a sanctuary with other African elephants. The zoo planned to bring him a female companion, but it was too late. Shankar's death has made people sad and angry. They say he was not cared for properly. The zoo says they looked after him well. An inquiry will find out why Shankar died. (Updated 19 Sep 2025, 13:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: Shankar, Delhi Zoo's only African elephant, died
- He was 29 years old
- Shankar lived alone for 24 years after his companion died in 2001