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Coverage dated November 4, 2026

'She’s a tough little elephant': Herpes-infected Tula-Tu 'holding steady' at Oregon Zoo

Headline from KOIN

A week and a half after the Oregon Zoo's celebrity baby elephant received emergency care for a herpes infection, Tulta-Tu "is holding steady," the Zoo announced on Wednesday.

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  1. The Oregonian

    Oregon Zoo's Tula-Tu showing 'encouraging signs' in virus fight (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Oregon Zoo's baby elephant Tula-Tu is showing positive signs while battling EEHV-1B.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    Oregon Zoo elephant calf Tula-Tu shows signs of progress after virus diagnosis (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Tula-Tu, an elephant calf born at the Oregon Zoo in 2025, is holding steady after a week and a half of emergency care for elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus. Veterinary staff are treating the young elephant for the EEHV-1B strain using antiviral medications, fluids and a …

  3. KOIN

    'She’s a tough little elephant': Herpes-infected Tula-Tu 'holding steady' at Oregon Zoo (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    A week and a half after the Oregon Zoo's celebrity baby elephant received emergency care for a herpes infection, Tulta-Tu "is holding steady," the Zoo announced on Wednesday.