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Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is 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
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According to ABC News’s source item, Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is 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
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- Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx ZooABC News - 2026-05-28T06:18:27+00:00
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