Added on August 28, 2020: It has been determined that Atti's cause of death was tuberculosis.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and support for the animals.
Due to measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have suspended accepting offerings for animals. We apologize that we are unable to provide a place for you to express your feelings. We hope that you will cherish your memories of Atti at home and reflect on the time you spent together.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Atti, Asian Elephant at Ueno Zoo, has died. The date of death was confirmed to be August 24, 2020. She was 23 years old.
Asian Elephant "Ati"
(Photo taken on April 24, 2020)Ati was born in Thailand on December 14, 1996, and on October 11, 2002, on the occasion of the birth of Princess Aiko, she was donated from Surin Province, Thailand to the Japanese people as a token of friendship and arrived at Ueno Zoo along with a female named Uthai. After reaching sexual maturity, efforts were made to breed her with female elephants.
Utai is currently pregnant..
On July 29, 2020, a mycobacterial infection (suspected tuberculosis) was diagnosed. Although we had been taking care to manage the animals in a way that would not put stress on them, on the morning of August 23rd, the animal became unable to stand up.
Because prolonged lying down can compress an elephant's internal organs and potentially lead to death, caretakers and veterinarians took measures to position the elephant in a less stressful position, but it was confirmed dead on the morning of the 24th. The cause of death is currently under investigation.
With Ati's death, Ueno Zoo now has three female Asian Asian Elephant (Daya, Surya, and Uthai).
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(August 26, 2020: Added information regarding the suspension of accepting offerings.)
