由于严重的健康问题, 俄克拉荷马市动物园安乐死了老大象雷克斯 (57岁). Oklahoma City Zoo euthanized aging elephant Rex, 57, due to severe health issues.

由于严重的健康问题, 包括晚期关节炎, 俄克拉荷马市动物园安乐死了最年长的亚洲大象雷克斯, The Oklahoma City Zoo euthanized its oldest Asian elephant, Rex, aged about 57, due to severe health issues including advanced osteoarthritis. 雷克斯是动物园育种计划的关键人物 雷克斯生下了三头小牛 他的遗产通过他的七只活小牛和五只大小牛 继续传承下去 A key figure in the zoo's breeding program, Rex fathered three calves, and his legacy continues through his seven living calves and five grand-calves. 尽管得到全面照顾,但Rex的状况恶化,导致作出困难的决定,确保他得到人道的结束。 Despite comprehensive care, Rex's condition deteriorated, leading to the difficult decision to ensure his humane end.