Elephants are disappearing from zoos. A Texas zoo just became the latest example

The move reflects a growing challenge for North American zoos.
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Why Whipsnade Zoo Trims Elephant Tusks for Health and Safety

His tusks needed some maintenance.
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EleFest Celebrates Elephants, Culture and Conservation at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Aug. 7–9

Visitors can celebrate elephants, culture and conservation during EleFest, a three-day festival at the Smithsonian’s National ...
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Bronx Zoo staff mourn 'Happy the Elephant' after emotional final goodbye

Bronx Zoo Staff Mourn ‘Happy the Elephant’ After Emotional Final Goodbye ...

Bronx Zoo elephant Happy euthanized at age 55 after suffering age-related health problems

Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the ...
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Concertgoers left standing outside KeyBank Center due to production difficulties

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some concertgoers experienced an unexpected wait before Monday’s Forrest Frank show at KeyBank Center.

New African savanna elephant welcomed at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Sdudla, an adult male African savanna elephant, will play an important role in mentoring a younger male elephant named Zuli.
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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 ...

Happy the elephant’s final goodbye leaves Bronx Zoo staff in tears

A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died ...

Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55

Activists had sued in a bid to secure her the fundamental human right to bodily liberty. Zoo officials said she was well ...