The Fate of Motty, the World's Rarest Hybrid Elephant

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Source: Indian Defence Review
The Fate of Motty, the World's Rarest Hybrid Elephant
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Motty was the world's rarest elephant, a hybrid between an African and an Asian elephant born at Chester Zoo in 1978. His brief life ended just 10 days after birth due to health complications, but his existence provided valuable insights into interspecies hybridization and genetics. His case remains unique, highlighting the complexities and rarity of such hybrid animals.

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