Happy, Bronx Zoo Elephant at Center of Animal Rights Case, Is Dead at 55

Activists had sued in a bid to secure her the fundamental human right to bodily liberty. Zoo officials said she was well ...

Happy, the First Zoo Elephant to Pass a Self-Recognition Test, Euthanized at 55

Happy made history in 2005 by passing a mirror self-recognition test, a milestone for elephant cognition research ...

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.
FOX 5 New York

Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized

Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
The New York Times

Happy, an Elephant of Distinction

The Asian elephant, who had lived at the Bronx Zoo for decades, had been the center of an animal rights lawsuit based on her high level of cognitive ability and social isolation. By Claire Fahy Good ...

Takashi Murakami and JP THE WAVY Cover Story: Kindred Spirits

The renowned artist and emerging rapper formalized their partnership as MNNK Bro. Now, the duo are ready to introduce their ...
Asia Society

Will Aronson and Hue Park on Creating ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Across Cultures

NEW YORK, October 15, 2025 — Tony Award-winning duo Will Aronson and Hue Park share their journey writing Maybe Happy Ending, reflecting on how their cultural and artistic differences shaped the show, ...