[Explanation] On the evening of July 8, the seriously ill "post-00" African elephant "Fei Fei" died after being rescued, and animal specimens will be made later.

　　[Concurrent] Tian Shuliao, Chief of Animal Management Section, Zhengzhou Zoo

　　On May 27th, after "Feifei" became ill, although we carried out all-out rescue and treatment, we were very sorry, sorry, and distressed.

Yesterday (8th) at 8:43 in the evening, died of ineffective rescue.

After the death of "Fei Fei", we will report to the relevant forestry authorities level by level. In addition, we will also conduct harmless treatment of "Fei Fei", which will be made into specimens later to continue to play its role in popular science education.

　　[Commentary] On July 9th, the reporter came to the zoo again, and the "feifei" elephant room was still closed.

Outside the elephant room, tourists could hardly hide their love for elephants, but they were deeply sorry when they heard the news of "Fei Fei"'s death.

　　[Concurrent] Ms. Pan, a tourist from Luohe, Henan

　　Children like elephants. In fact, we adults sometimes admire the leisurely life of elephants in their rushed lives, and love their attitude towards life. Sometimes they also want to be relieved and find a little bit in the stressful life. pleasure.

We deplore the death of "Fei Fei", so we also hope that everyone can pay more attention to these animals and protect them.

　　[Explanation] In the African elephant genus with an average life span of 60-70 years, the "Feifei" born in 2004 and 17 years old this year is a young female calf who has just grown up.

　　[Explanation] According to the staff, when "Feifei" entered the zoo in 2008, his right hind limb was stunted and his body was weaker than the "Yuyu" of the same period.

Because of its docile personality, it is deeply loved by the citizens. It is the "child" that tourists watched to grow up, and it is also the most beloved treasure of the breeders.

　　[Concurrent] Tian Shuliao, Chief of Animal Management Section, Zhengzhou Zoo

　　"Fei Fei" is the most docile one of the 5 elephants we keep, and our breeders often come into contact with it. Sometimes when we walk by, it will use its nose to greet our breeder. Put your nose on your shoulders and do some small movements, but its movements are very gentle.

Although "Fei Fei" has left us, its face, voice and story will remain in everyone's hearts forever.

　　Reporter Li Chaoqing reports from Zhengzhou, Henan

Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]