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id: 5ea0b464cf
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-11 22:07 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 22:07 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance reports death of elephant Nipho

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced that Nipho, a 15-year-old African savanna elephant, died while receiving treatment for a short-term illness.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/san-diego/section/life.md) · Entities: [San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance](/san-diego/wiki/san-diego-zoo-wildlife-alliance.md), [Nipho](/san-diego/wiki/nipho.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego/san-diego-zoo-elephant-nipho-dies/), 2026-11-11 22:07 PST: San Diego Zoo's beloved African savanna elephant 'Nipho' passes away

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