40-Year-Old Elephant Euthanized at Zoo
From Times Wire Reports
The National Zoo euthanized a 40-year-old Asian elephant following what officials called a dramatic decline in her physical condition and quality of life.
The elephant, named Toni, had a long history of arthritis resulting from a 1989 leg injury.
John Berry, the zoo’s director, and his staff decided the time was right to euthanize her.
“Her discomfort outweighed her happy moments, and there was nothing more we could do for Toni,” he said.
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