Kamala Euthanized At National Zoo

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Well, it looks like Kamala’s run has sadly come to an end.

Kamala the elephant that is…

Yes, we’re sad to announce that just three days before Election Day, Kamala the Asian elephant was euthanized at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute community is mourning the loss of Kamala, beloved member of its Asian elephant herd and ambassador for her species. After a decade of managing and treating Kamala’s osteoarthritis, animal care staff recently noted her physical condition had irreversibly declined. They elected to humanely euthanize her Nov. 1. Born in the wild, Kamala was estimated to be around 50 years old, which is considered advanced age for this species …

Like many aging animals, Kamala had osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease affecting joint cartilage and the underlying bone with associated pain and stiffness.

Kamala was “a smart and inquisitive individual who held a dominant role within the herd,” so we can’t say she resembles Kamala Harris too closely.