Bronx Zoo's Beloved Elephant Happy Euthanized at 55 Amid Health Decline

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Happy, a 55-year-old Asian elephant at the Bronx Zoo, was euthanized due to age-related health issues, including arthritis and inoperable uterine tumors.
She was known for her self-awareness in a 2005 mirror experiment and was central to a landmark animal rights case seeking her release to a sanctuary, which was denied by New York's top court.

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Happy, a 55-year-old Asian elephant at the Bronx Zoo, was euthanized due to age-related health issues, including arthritis and inoperable uterine tumors. She was known for her self-awareness in a 2005 mirror experiment and was central to a landmark animal rights case seeking her release to a sanctuary, which was denied by New York's top court.

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