Mali, the 'World's Saddest Elephant', Dies in Manila Zoo

Animal Rights Group PETA Criticizes Zoo's Care, Vows to Fight Against Similar Future Cases

Mali, an elephant known as the 'world's saddest elephant', has died at the Manila Zoo after living in captivity for over 40 years.
Mali's death was announced by Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna, who defended the zoo's care of the elephant and announced plans to request another elephant donation from Sri Lanka.
Animal rights group PETA and several celebrities, including Paul McCartney, Pamela Anderson, and Dr. Jane Goodall, had previously campaigned for Mali to be moved to a sanctuary due to her solitary living conditions.
An autopsy revealed that Mali had pancreatic cancer and a blockage in her aorta, conditions that were not detected until after her death.
PETA Asia has criticized the zoo and city officials for ignoring Mali's health issues and has vowed to fight against another elephant being placed in the same conditions.