Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:16am on 31 Jul 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Born at Chester Zoo (England) on July 11, 1978, Motty was the only confirmed hybrid between an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) father, Jumbolino, and an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) mother, Sheba . Recognized by Guinness World Records, Motty displayed mixed traits—African-like long legs, ears, head shape, and body, combined with Asian-like single trunk-finger and specific toenail count (five front, four back) . Tragically premature and underweight, Motty died just 10 days later on July 21, 1978, due to necrotizing enterocolitis and E. coli infection . His preserved remains are displayed at the Natural History Museum in London, and his brief life continues to intrigue scientists about interspecies genetics and hybrid viability. (PC: Money Control)
