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Asian elephant
Coverage of Asian elephant in the Nexus archive.
- Happy the elephant dies aged 55 after being euthanized at New York zoo
Happy, an Asian elephant involved in a 2018 court case over legal rights, was euthanized at the Bronx Zoo in New York at age 55 due to progressive, age-related health conditions. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which manages the zoo, confirmed the decision.
- WATCH: Baby elephant makes debut on Earth Day
A baby Asian elephant made her public debut at the National Zoo on Earth Day, marking the first such birth in over 25 years at the facility. The event highlights conservation efforts and the significance of the species.