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Elephant Happy Euthanized

Updated 2026-05-28 06:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant known for recognizing herself in the mirror, has been euthanized at age 55. Her passing sparked renewed discussions on animal rights and welfare.

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Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized

Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insight into the animal's behavior and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55.

2026-05-28 05:56 UTC