Archive · 22 May 2025
Pregnant Elephant Dies After Treatment, Plastic Found
A pregnant elephant sadly died after four days of care.
Doctors found a baby elephant inside the mother and plastic and other trash in her tummy, showing she'd been eating the wrong things.
This probably made her sick.
People are worried about trash near where the elephants live, which is harmful to many animals.
Officials are now working to keep trash away from the elephants.
A pregnant elephant died after four days of treatment.
The autopsy revealed a 12-15 month old male foetus.
Plastic waste was found in the elephant's stomach and intestines.
The elephant was found near Bharathiar University, accompanied by its calf.
Officials are working to secure and fence dumping sites.
- Who
- A female wild elephant.
- What
- A pregnant elephant died.
- When
- Died on Tuesday, after four days of treatment.
- Where
- Near Bharathiar University.
- Why
- Bacterial infection, likely from contaminated food.
Public Concerns
Veterinary Findings
Cause of Death
Public Concerns
Concerns about waste management near forest areas leading to wildlife fatalities.
Veterinary Findings
The elephant ingested plastic, causing organ damage and ultimately death.
Government Action
Public Concerns
Criticism of inaction regarding waste management near forest areas.
Veterinary Findings
Officials are working to secure and fence dumping sites.
- Animal Type
- Female wild elephant
- Location
- Near Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Foetus Age
- 12-15 months old
- Cause of Death
- Bacterial infection, plastic ingestion
- Treatment Duration
- Four days
- Waste Findings
- Plastic, polythene, aluminum foil
- Calf Status
- Present at the time of discovery
Sources
Ailing elephant dies without responding to treatment in Coimbatore
Elephant that died in Coimbatore was pregnant; plastic bags found in animal during post-mortem
Elephant found dead in Anthiyur reserve forest
Pregnant wild elephant dies in Tamil Nadu, autopsy reveals plastic ingestion
