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Capital’s only African elephant and a tale of captivity, solitude
Delhi Zoo's once beloved African elephant, Shankar, has turned aggressive due to loneliness after the death of his companion.
![Shankar at the Delhi zoo. Shankar arrived at Delhi Zoo as a calf along with his female companion Bombai. Both were gifted to Delhi Zoo by the Robert Mugabe-led Zimbabwe government . (HT Photo) Shankar at the Delhi zoo. Shankar arrived at Delhi Zoo as a calf along with his female companion Bombai. Both were gifted to Delhi Zoo by the Robert Mugabe-led Zimbabwe government . (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/11/150x84/Shankar-at-the-Delhi-zoo--Shankar-arrived-at-Delhi_1720722269660.jpeg)
Forest team at Delhi zoo to assess health of African elephant
The development comes after zoo officials said that the elephant has come into “musth” —a state of aggression, and sought help to tranquillise it
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African tusker in ‘musth’, Delhi zoo seeks help to sedate it
The animal has also been kept chained for large periods since the incident took place in September last year, not allowing it to roam freely
![The decision to chain the elephant has drawn criticism from international organisations. (HT Photo) The decision to chain the elephant has drawn criticism from international organisations. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/150x84/The-decision-to-chain-the-elephant-has-drawn-criti_1720368070358.jpeg)
Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience
Delhi zoo transformation: New animal species; enhanced visitors' experience
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Two chinkara at Delhi zoo fight for dominance, 1 dies
An official alleged that the zoo administration removed staff from night duty from some enclosures, including the antelope enclosure, where the infighting occurred
![Following the death of the antelope, the Delhi zoo is now left with eight chinkara. (File Photo) Following the death of the antelope, the Delhi zoo is now left with eight chinkara. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/03/150x84/Following-the-death-of-the-antelope--the-Delhi-zoo_1717436572501.jpg)