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Happy, an Asian Elephant Who Demonstrated That Her Species Might Be Self-Aware, Dies at 55 at the Bronx Zoo

In research reported about 20 years ago, Happy appeared to recognize herself in a mirror. She was later the subject of a failed lawsuit claiming elephants should have certain fundamental human rights ...

Elephant at center of landmark research euthanized

NEW YORK CITY, New York — Happy, a 55-year-old Asian elephant that lived at the Bronx Zoo for nearly five decades, was euthanized this week after a decline linked with age-related health conditions.

Elephant declines could trigger wider ecosystem losses in African savannas, 15-year test shows

For decades, ecologists have theorized that the extinction of one important species could set off a chain reaction of losses ...

Elephant Who Was Orphaned as a Calf Shows Off Her Baby — and It's Bringing People to Tears

An elephant that was orphaned as a young calf introduced her baby to her caretakers for the first time. In a touching video ...
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Why Whipsnade Zoo Trims Elephant Tusks for Health and Safety

His tusks needed some maintenance.

Baby Elephant Attempts an Intimidating Safari Charge, but Ends up Winning Over Everyone

Baby elephants may think they look fierce, but this tiny one wasn’t fooling anybody. In this adorable safari video captured ...
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Elephant freed after 85 years in chains

This powerful video tells the emotional story of an elephant being freed after 85 years in captivity. It highlights the ...

San Diego Zoo Safari Park welcomes new elephant

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park welcomed Sdudla, a male African savanna elephant, to its Elephant Valley herd.