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Beloved Elephant Victor Dies Unexpectedly at Berlin Zoo

The 31-year-old Asian elephant, known for his gentle nature, passed away peacefully; the cause of death remains unknown.

  • Victor, a 31-year-old Asian elephant and the heaviest animal at the Berlin Zoo, died unexpectedly on his hay bed overnight.
  • Born in Israel's Ramat Gan Zoo in 1993, Victor spent 25 years in Berlin and was considered a key figure among the zoo's residents.
  • Zoo Director Andreas Knieriem described Victor as the 'gentlest and friendliest elephant bull' he had ever known.
  • Veterinarians had been monitoring Victor closely due to recent weight loss, but the exact cause of death is still under investigation.
  • Victor's passing deeply affected the zoo staff, though other elephants in his enclosure have shown no visible signs of distress.
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