Julius
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) at
Copenhagen Zoo in Denmark

† Julius is a dead foot problems Male ♂ Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), , who died 1921-09-17 at Copenhagen Zoo, in Denmark, . Official death reason described as with morphine, autopsy showed sepsis.

Origin

Julius was born captive-born 1912-04-06 at Copenhagen Zoo.

Parentage

Siblings through the father Chang:

1. 1907-12-09 -- † 1927-03-00 (M) Kaspar
2. 1916-04-03 -- † 1916-04-25 (M) Lauritz

Siblings through the mother Ellen:

1. 1907-12-09 - † 1927-03-00 (M) Kaspar
2. 1916-04-03 - † 1916-04-25 (M) Lauritz

Pedigree

Named after Julius Schiött, director in Copenhagen Zoo.


Ellen and Julius.

Fell to the floor 1921-09-02 because of problems in the legs. Could not raise again, and therefore euthanized.


Contradictory records:

Some sources state 15 september as death date.

References

Sources used for this article is among others:

• Elephants and Egotists by Patricia Sumerling

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