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.

Animal welfare groups say 3 South African zoo elephants are depressed and sue to move them

Animal welfare groups in South Africa are taking a zoo to court over the mental well-being of three elephants.
NBC New York

National Zoo reveals beloved elephant is expecting a calf, the zoo's 1st in 25 years

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C. has announced one of its elephants is pregnant, the first time a baby elephant will be born at the zoo in 25 years. The zoo says ...

Topeka Zoo to welcome black rhinos after elephant program ends

The Topeka Zoo is ending its elephant program and will soon welcome a breeding pair of black rhinos to a new exhibit.
WCPO Cincinnati

Cincinnati Zoo set to open final phase of Elephant Trek next week

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo will open the final phase of its Elephant Trek on Monday. The new habitat is part of the zoo's 150th anniversary celebrations. The main part of the Elephant ...

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, euthanized at Bronx Zoo

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