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Karachi Safari Park’s female elephant Madhubala’s health deteriorates

Madhubala, a female elephant at Karachi Safari Park, has suddenly fallen ill, with swelling in her right hind thigh leaving her unable to use her right hind leg.The Safari Park administration said there is swelling in Madhubala’s right hind thigh, because of which she…

Karachi Safari Park’s female elephant Madhubala’s health deteriorates
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Madhubala, a female elephant at Karachi Safari Park, has suddenly fallen ill, with swelling in her right hind thigh leaving her unable to use her right hind leg.The Safari Park administration said there is swelling in Madhubala’s right hind thigh, because of which she…

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The administration said Madhubala had also been facing a calcium deficiency in recent days, but the condition has now improved.Some medical tests have also been conducted on the elephant.According to a veterinary expert, Madhubala is being given medicines including antibiotics because of concerns about a possible bacterial infection.

The expert said further medical examination is required to determine the definitive cause of her illness.The veterinary expert added that prolonged exposure to hard flooring can be a major cause of foot problems in elephants.Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) expressed ignorance about Madhubala’s current health condition.Madhubala was transferred from Karachi Zoo to Safari Park in November 2024, where she was kept alongside elephants Sonia and Malika.However,….

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