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Zoo Knoxville speaks on the death of Tonka the elephant
Tonka was euthanized on Wednesday after his health took a turn for the worse.
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Tonka the Elephant humanely euthanized
Zoo Knoxville's beloved elephant Tonka has died.
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'He's done a lot for a lot of people' | Knoxville reflects on 40+ years with Tonka
Zoo Knoxville announced that Tonka the elephant was placed in hospice due to his declining health.
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Tonka the elephant placed under hospice care due to declining health
The 46-year-old elephant is the last remaining bull African Elephant in Zoo Knoxville.
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Zoo Knoxville moves Tonka the elephant into hospice care
The zoo was initially preparing Tonka to be transported to an Elephant Sanctuary in Middle Tennessee. The zoo said they will officer hospice care for the 46-year-old
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Tonka the elephant placed under hospice care due to declining health
The 46-year-old elephant is the last remaining bull African Elephant in Zoo Knoxville.
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