I recieved a very sad email today from Kyiv Zoo.
Boy is dead.
He died early this morning, very suddenly.
The vets suspect that he has been poisoned.
I would like to thank all the wonderful people all over the world who helped me change Boy's life. We gave him a happy end to his life and I wouldn't have been able to do anything without your assistance and knowledge.
People gave their time freely to me, answering questions, sending photos and ideas for enrichment, helping me with the designs for the enclosure modifications, and the generous donations that helped me go to Elephant School in Hamburg. You all made it possible to do something wonderful for my elephant.
Boy had a difficult life, he was lonely and had some health problems. Despite all this, he was willing to work and train with me. I think he craved attention.
Boy helped me a lot too.
He was an amazing animal and I miss him.
