The Edmonton zoo says Lucy the elephant's latest medical checkup shows she is healthy as she approaches her 50th birthday.

Gary Dewar, director of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, says experts have determined the elephant's respiratory issues won't allow ...

And there is the very likely potential that she would die en route,” Dewar told a news conference Tuesday. Lucy the elephant is seen at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, in Edmonton, Tuesday, March 21 ...

Gary Dewar, director of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, says experts have determined the elephant’s respiratory issues won’t allow her to travel.

Gary Dewar, director of the Edmonton Valley Zoo, says experts have determined the elephant's respiratory issues ... she would die en route," Dewar told a news conference Tuesday.

Gary Dewar, the director of Edmonton Valley Zoo, says experts have determined the 49-year-old elephant's respiratory issues won't allow her to travel short or long distances. He says the gentle ...