Posted on 11/07/2024 6:57:23 AM PST by jmcenanly
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.
The elephant care team fondly remembers Kamala as a smart and inquisitive individual who held a dominant role within the herd. She built strong bonds with her keepers and enjoyed their attention. Whenever keepers approached, she would rumble and squeak, behaviors that indicated her happiness and excitement.
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I wonder how you dispose of a carcass that large. Genuinely curious.
At Kamala’s funeral, fellow elephant, Willie Brown, trumpeted while crying, “I won’t forget my favorite boar, Kamala”.
I read this before the election and thought it was a bad sign for Harris.
Lions and tigers and bears..................
There's a documentary on youtube.
Oh, my.
As a young man (18)I had an opportunity with a research ear,nose, and throat surgeon to try and extract an inner ear complex from an elephant who had died at the local zoo. When we got there, almost all the flesh had been stripped, and the remaining bones were left under a tarp in the hot sun.I didn’t feel like eating meat for about 2 days. Stench was strong.
My guess is that the flesh was incinerated and the outer skin and skeleton is used for study or display somewhere. I would guess that all the organs and flesh is studied nowadays. Interesting experience for me.
...you mean soon to be FAT lions and tigers and bears...
...you mean soon to be FAT lions and tigers and bears...
Especially the Lions and Tigers. Screw Chicago!
I know a rabbi that used to circumcise elephants.
The pay was lousy, but the tips were great.
God does have a sense of humor. Wicked.
“I know a rabbi that used to circumcise elephants.
The pay was lousy, but the tips were great”
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