INDIANAPOLIS — Kedar the male African elephant at the Indianapolis Zoo continues to improve and has been allowed back outside.
Indianapolis Zoo leaders say the Endotheliotropic herpesviris (EEHV) virus that Kedar was infected with is nearly undetectable now and he's been allowed back into the large yard.
Kedar was being treated for the deadly virus after a blood test came back postive for it earlier this month. EEHV is the same virus that killed Nyah and Kalina.
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The disease is unforgiving and aggressive, striking Asian and African elephants in the wild, in sanctuaries and in zoos. We are very grateful for everyone’s kindness and healing thoughts for Kedar and will continue to provide updates on any changes in his condition.
Thanks to everyone for your continued well-wishes for Kedar, our 13-yr-old male elephant who's recovering from EEHV. The virus is nearly undetectable now & he recently started going back into the large yard. We're so pleased with his progress! pic.twitter.com/K7QvMYM5m4
— Indianapolis Zoo (@IndianapolisZoo) May 28, 2019
