A Sumatran Elephant (elephas maximus sumatrensis) animal collection of Kinantan Zoo in Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra, was found dead Tuesday (26/9) afternoon.

Functional Officer of Forest Ecosystem Controller of Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) West Sumatra, Bukittinggi Resort, AA Jusmar, said the 28-year-old female elephant, named Bita, is indicated to suffer from gout and rheumatic pain or bone arthritis, as the cause of his death.

Bita has been ill for 3 months, and always in the supervision and care of animal officers and team of Kinatan Zoo doctors.

Bita's health condition has declined since the last five days. All day Tuesday Bita will only eat watermelon. Lack of appetite makes her physically weak and eventually dies.