Melbourne’s elephants test for deadly disease before big move to Werribee

Melbourne’s elephants test for deadly disease before big move to Werribee

Source: ABC News

Moving home is always stressful. But for Melbourne's much-loved elephants, a shift to Werribee promises to help the herd grow and thrive.

A giant grey foot daintily rests on the edge of an enclosure as a zookeeper scrubs round toenails clean.
An elephant calf opens its mouth wide on command for an oral inspection, tablet and drink.
Another gets a trunk wash.
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