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<p>A 27-year-old Asian elephant named Rani died at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials at the St. Louis Zoo announced Rani's demise on Tuesday afternoon, saying a dog on the loose&nbsp;might have been indirectly responsible for her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michael Macek, the director at St. Louis Zoo, said, "We are devastated. We ask for the community's thoughts and support during this difficult time."</p>

<p>The pathologist at the St. Louis Zoo found that Rani had preexisting heart problems. However, the zoo is still examining what contributed to her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials believe that the immediate cause of death might be related to a small dog running around in a non-public area near the elephant barn.</p>

<p>Rani was indoors having dinner and did not see the dog. But another elephant that saw the dog became agitated.</p>

<p>The Elephant Care Team members tried to catch the dog while moving the other elephants indoors. However, Rani became distressed inside the barn. She began to vocalise with the other elephants before collapsing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials tried to revive her but failed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After Rani passed, the Elephant Care Team spent time with her to say goodbye. Other elephants were also given time with her. The zoo officials said they calmed down quickly and are doing well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the zoo officials caught the small dog and turned it into a local shelter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rani was five when she and her mother, Ellie, came to the St. Louis Zoo in 2001. Eight Asian elephants remain at the St. Louis Zoo, including six from three generations of the same family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rani was a special member of this elephant family group," Katie Pilgram-Kloppe, zoological manager of the River's Edge habitat at the zoo, said in a statement. "While growing up here in St. Louis, she learned from her mom, Ellie, how to be an amazing mother herself," Pilgram-Kloppe said.</p>

<p>There are less than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, scattered in discrete habitats across 13 countries. Their future survival as a species is uncertain, with threats from poachers killing them for ivory, skin, and meat. Furthermore, the humans continue to intrude into the space where they roam.</p>

<p>According to the St. Louis Zoo, their breeding programme is helping preserve the species. Recently, three elephants, Maliha, Jade and Priya, were born there. Under human care, the median life expectancy of a female Asian elephant is 47 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A 27-year-old Asian elephant named Rani died at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri on Friday. Officials at the St. Louis Zoo announced Rani's demise on Tuesday afternoon, saying a dog on the loose might have been indirectly responsible for her death.

A 27-year-old Asian elephant named Rani died at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri on Friday. Officials at the St. Louis Zoo announced Rani's demise on Tuesday afternoon, saying a dog on the loose might have been indirectly responsible for her death. Michael Macek, the director at St. Louis Zoo, said, "We are devastated. We ask for the community's thoughts and support during this difficult time." The pathologist at the St. Louis Zoo found that Rani had preexisting heart problems. However, the zoo is still examining what contributed to her death. The officials believe that the immediate cause of death might be related to a small dog running around in a non-public area near the elephant barn. Rani was indoors having dinner and did not see the dog. But another elephant that saw the dog became agitated. The Elephant Care Team members tried to catch the dog while moving the other elephants indoors. However, Rani became distressed inside the barn. She began to vocalise with the other elephants before collapsing. The officials tried to revive her but failed. ALSO READ | Bionic hand fusing with human body creates new possibilities in amputee rehabilitation After Rani passed, the Elephant Care Team spent time with her to say goodbye. Other elephants were also given time with her. The zoo officials said they calmed down quickly and are doing well. Later, the zoo officials caught the small dog and turned it into a local shelter. Rani was five when she and her mother, Ellie, came to the St. Louis Zoo in 2001. Eight Asian elephants remain at the St. Louis Zoo, including six from three generations of the same family. "Rani was a special member of this elephant family group," Katie Pilgram-Kloppe, zoological manager of the River's Edge habitat at the zoo, said in a statement. "While growing up here in St. Louis, she learned from her mom, Ellie, how to be an amazing mother herself," Pilgram-Kloppe said. There are less than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, scattered in discrete habitats across 13 countries. Their future survival as a species is uncertain, with threats from poachers killing them for ivory, skin, and meat. Furthermore, the humans continue to intrude into the space where they roam. According to the St. Louis Zoo, their breeding programme is helping preserve the species. Recently, three elephants, Maliha, Jade and Priya, were born there. Under human care, the median life expectancy of a female Asian elephant is 47 years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

A dog on the loose in a Missouri zoo caused an elephant to become so anxious that she died

<p>In a unique development, a mother of two children in England has set a new 10 km record of running while pushing a pram. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a span of 40 minutes and four seconds, the 36-year-old woman from St Albans in Hertfordshire created the new world record. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Heather Hann entered the Guinness Book of Records by finishing the Herts Fast 10K race in Hemel Hempstead. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Heather had set a new course record in July while pushing her one-year-old son in his buggy. The woman achieved the impressive feat on a day when the temperature reached 28 degrees. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>After submitting all the needed evidence to Guinness to ratify the record, Heather has become the official World Record Holder. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Heather Hann, member, St Albans Striders running club, told UPI, “I’m over the moon that my world record was approved by Guinness.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After her first child was born, the woman took up buggy running. “It’s an amazing feeling to be able to break a world record with my son and hopefully, it’ll encourage other parents/care-givers with young children to get out there,” Hann told the media outlet. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Herts Fast 10K was held by Active Training World at Drift Limits Motorsport Academy, Hemel Hempstead. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a unique development, a mother of two children in England has set a new 10 km record of running while pushing a pram. In a span of 40 minutes and four seconds, the 36-year-old woman from St Albans in Hertfordshire created the new world record.

In a unique development, a mother of two children in England has set a new 10 km record of running while pushing a pram. In a span of 40 minutes and four seconds, the 36-year-old woman from St Albans in Hertfordshire created the new world record. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heather Hann (@runningheather20) × Heather Hann entered the Guinness Book of Records by finishing the Herts Fast 10K race in Hemel Hempstead. Heather had set a new course record in July while pushing her one-year-old son in his buggy. The woman achieved the impressive feat on a day when the temperature reached 28 degrees. Also Read: 500 people feel sting as rare storm brings scorpions’ flood in Egypt After submitting all the needed evidence to Guinness to ratify the record, Heather has become the official World Record Holder. Heather Hann, member, St Albans Striders running club, told UPI, “I’m over the moon that my world record was approved by Guinness.” Also Read: First non-profit city of world to come up in Saudi Arabia, says crown prince After her first child was born, the woman took up buggy running. “It’s an amazing feeling to be able to break a world record with my son and hopefully, it’ll encourage other parents/care-givers with young children to get out there,” Hann told the media outlet. The Herts Fast 10K was held by Active Training World at Drift Limits Motorsport Academy, Hemel Hempstead. (With inputs from agencies)

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