"As far as is known, this pattern of lying down in the exhibit yard isn't normal for Happy. From the time we began monitoring this exhibit in 2018 until her disappearance from view this summer, we and our sources only ever observed Happy in a standing position in this yard."
"It's quite normal for healthy elephants to lie down and actually shows she is comfortable and feels secure in that area. There are no serious issues with Happy's feet - and any nail cracks are managed with routine pedicures."
"Free-living elephants don't need foot treatment or 'pedicures,' and foot disease is one of the leading causes of captive elephant death. She's stuck in a tiny exhibit which can't meet her physical or emotional needs or the needs of any elephant."
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