59-year-old Asian elephant Mary is euthanized at San Diego Zoo; was the zoo's oldest elephant
The San Diego Zoo’s oldest Asian elephant — a 59-year-old female named Mary — was euthanized at the zoo Tuesday after her health worsened, officials said.The elephant — which was born in the wild in 1964 — first came to San Diego Zoo Safari Park near Escondido in 1980 and had lived at the zoo since 2009.
“Mary’s gentle presence will be greatly missed. Please take a moment to offer your condolences to all who are feeling this loss,” the statement said. “We thank you for your support during this difficult time. “ “As an ambassador for her species, Mary helped educate guests on the difference between Asian and African elephants, the threats they face, and how we adapt our care for aging animals,” the statement said. “Mary’s physical therapy and palliative care also made her a relatable presence for humans experiencing similar ailments.”
“The grief of Mary’s passing is only assuaged by the countless lives that she touched,” Greg Vicino, the zoo’s interim vice president of wildlife care, said in a statement. “She brought people into contact with a wild they could only imagine, and through her care we learned more about the behavior, physiology, and the psychology of one of the world’s most iconic species.”
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