January
Aug 30 Allergic Reaction Causes Death of Young Asian Elephant
Year:
1984
Month:
august
Day:
30
Date:
Thu, 1984-08-30
SIA Image reference:
Jayathu, an Asian elephant dies, apparently suffering an allergic reaction to her infant formula. She was presented to President Ronald Reagan as a gift from J.R. Jayawardene of Sri Lanka and arrived at the National Zoological Park on June 12, 1984.