OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Zoo announced on Tuesday that its oldest Asian elephant, Rex, has passed away. “Rex’s life and continuing legacy will not be forgotten. He was the ...

REX WAS THEIR OLDEST ASIAN ELEPHANT ... in his legs and feet, as well as difficulty moving around some of the more uneven terrain in his habitat. Zoo officials said those changes were indications of ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is saddened to announce the passing of its oldest Asian elephant ... and discomfort in his legs and feet, and difficulty in traversing some of the ...

Present-day elephants are the biggest land animals. The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) weighs over 10 tons and is up to 13 feet tall. Their Asian relatives, Elephas maximus, rank next on ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced the passing of Rex, its oldest Asian elephant, who was humanely euthanized on January 14, 2025, due to declining ...

There are two extant species of elephants: the African savanna elephant and the Asian elephant. The African elephant is the largest land mammal on Earth; the Asian elephant is slightly smaller. Both ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is mourning the loss of Rex, its oldest Asian elephant, who was humanely euthanized on January 14, 2025, due to declining health from age-related issues.

An expert on Asian elephants is sounding the ... also noted that the mistreatment of elephants begins before the animals step foot into sanctuaries. Elephants are often snatched by poachers ...

Ruth, the 66-year-old year Asian elephant ... of weight on her feet. In 2021, Ruth's pododermatitis was so significant that the zoo had a team of veterinary and elephant foot experts come out ...

Asian elephants often live into their mid-50s, according to Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. They are “extremely sociable” and can grow to be around 21 feet long ...