Tasmanian devil Talei dies suddenly at Orana Wildlife Park

StuffThe PressMonday 14 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A seven-year-old Tasmanian devil named Talei has died at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park. The zoo stated that the animal had been acting unusual and deteriorated rapidly before its sudden death. Talei had been a member of the park community since arriving in 2019.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 14 Jul 2025, 7:09pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Orana Wildlife Park confirm sudden death of ‘beloved’ Tasmanian devil (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press

    Orana Wildlife Park says Tasmanian devil ‘deteriorated rapidly’ before sudden death (opens in new tab)