Miyako (elephant) - Revision history

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	*[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023		*[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023
	*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFgq_-taGB4 Interview - elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years at Japanese zoo] YouTube		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFgq_-taGB4 Interview - elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years at Japanese zoo] YouTube
	*https://elephantsinjapan.com/miyako-2023-update/		*[https://elephantsinjapan.com/miyako-2023-update/ AN URGENT UPDATE: MIYAKO THE SOLITARY CAPTIVE ELEPHANT] Elephants in Japan

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== Controversy ==		== Controversy ==
	Miyako’s welfare has been a subject of controversy and criticism from animal rights activists and elephant experts. They claim that Miyako suffers from ~~'''~~poor living conditions~~'''~~, ~~'''~~lack of social interaction~~'''~~, ~~'''~~inadequate veterinary care~~'''~~, and ~~'''~~deteriorating health~~'''~~. Some of the issues raised by the critics include:		Miyako’s welfare has been a subject of controversy and criticism from animal rights activists and elephant experts. They claim that Miyako suffers from poor living conditions, lack of social interaction, inadequate veterinary care, and deteriorating health. Some of the issues raised by the critics include:

	* Miyako’s enclosure is too small, barren, and concrete-floored, which causes stress, boredom, and foot problems for her.		* Miyako’s enclosure is too small, barren, and concrete-floored, which causes stress, boredom, and foot problems for her.
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	Elephants in Japan has also launched an online petition to urge the zoo to improve Miyako’s living conditions and allow her to be assessed by experienced elephant specialists. The petition has gathered over 200,000 signatures from people around the world.		Elephants in Japan has also launched an online petition to urge the zoo to improve Miyako’s living conditions and allow her to be assessed by experienced elephant specialists. The petition has gathered over 200,000 signatures from people around the world.

	Elephants in Japan is not the only group that has expressed concern about Miyako’s situation. In 2017, elephant biologist Dr. Keith Lindsay visited Miyako and documented his findings in a report titled "Solitary Elephants in Japan". The report highlighted the poor conditions and care provision at Utsunomiya Zoo and recommended urgent action to improve Miyako’s welfare. Dr. Lindsay also revisited Miyako in 2023 and noted a significant and startling decline in her health.		Elephants in Japan is not the only group that has expressed concern about Miyako’s situation. In 2017, elephant biologist Dr. Keith Lindsay visited Miyako and documented his findings in a report titled "[[Report:Solitary Elephants in Japan\|Solitary Elephants in Japan]]". The report highlighted the poor conditions and care provision at Utsunomiya Zoo and recommended urgent action to improve Miyako’s welfare. Dr. Lindsay also revisited Miyako in 2023 and noted a significant and startling decline in her health.

	Other experts who have commented on Miyako’s case include Dr. Joyce Poole, co-founder of [[ElephantVoices]], who said that Miyako’s life is “a tragedy” and that she deserves better; and Dr. Cynthia Moss, founder of [[Amboseli Trust for Elephants]], who said that Miyako’s situation is “heartbreaking” and that she needs companionship and space.		Other experts who have commented on Miyako’s case include Dr. Joyce Poole, co-founder of [[ElephantVoices]], who said that Miyako’s life is “a tragedy” and that she deserves better; and Dr. Cynthia Moss, founder of [[Amboseli Trust for Elephants]], who said that Miyako’s situation is “heartbreaking” and that she needs companionship and space.
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	*[[List of captive elephants]]		*[[List of captive elephants]]
	* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]		* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]
	* [[Interview:Elephants in Japan]]
	* [[:Category:Reports about elephants]]		* [[:Category:Reports about elephants]]
	* [[:Category:Interviews about elephants]]
			== Interviews ==

			*[[Interview:Elephants in Japan]]
			*[[:Category:Interviews about elephants]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Nadia at 11:08, 18 October 2023

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	Elephants in Japan is not the only group that has expressed concern about Miyako’s situation. In 2017, elephant biologist Dr. Keith Lindsay visited Miyako and documented his findings in a report titled "Solitary Elephants in Japan". The report highlighted the poor conditions and care provision at Utsunomiya Zoo and recommended urgent action to improve Miyako’s welfare. Dr. Lindsay also revisited Miyako in 2023 and noted a significant and startling decline in her health.		Elephants in Japan is not the only group that has expressed concern about Miyako’s situation. In 2017, elephant biologist Dr. Keith Lindsay visited Miyako and documented his findings in a report titled "Solitary Elephants in Japan". The report highlighted the poor conditions and care provision at Utsunomiya Zoo and recommended urgent action to improve Miyako’s welfare. Dr. Lindsay also revisited Miyako in 2023 and noted a significant and startling decline in her health.

	Other experts who have commented on Miyako’s case include Dr. Joyce Poole, co-founder of [[~~Elephant Voices~~]], who said that Miyako’s life is “a tragedy” and that she deserves better; and Dr. Cynthia Moss, founder of [[Amboseli Trust for Elephants]], who said that Miyako’s situation is “heartbreaking” and that she needs companionship and space.		Other experts who have commented on Miyako’s case include Dr. Joyce Poole, co-founder of [[ElephantVoices]], who said that Miyako’s life is “a tragedy” and that she deserves better; and Dr. Cynthia Moss, founder of [[Amboseli Trust for Elephants]], who said that Miyako’s situation is “heartbreaking” and that she needs companionship and space.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

WikiAnimal at 07:42, 18 October 2023

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	{{Infobox animal\|name=Miyako\|species=Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)\|gender=Female\|birth_date=1973\|birth_place=Thailand\|capture_location=\|capture_age=6 months\|caption=Miyako in her outdated enclosure at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan. Image: Elephants in Japan\|image=File:Miyako_elephant.png}}		{{Infobox animal\|name=Miyako\|species=Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)\|gender=Female\|birth_date=1973\|birth_place=Thailand\|capture_location=\|capture_age=6 months\|caption=Miyako in her outdated enclosure at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan. Image: Elephants in Japan\|image=File:Miyako_elephant.png}}'''Miyako''' is a female Asian [[elephant]] who lives in Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan. She is the only elephant in the zoo and has been living there since 1974. She was born in Thailand in 1971 and was captured from the wild when she was about two years old.

	~~= Miyako (elephant) =~~
	Miyako is a female Asian elephant who lives in ~~'''~~Utsunomiya Zoo~~'''~~ in Japan. She is the only elephant in the zoo and has been living there since 1974. She was born in Thailand in 1971 and was captured from the wild when she was about two years old.

	== Controversy ==		== Controversy ==

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	* Miyako has no access to a proper pool, which is essential for elephants to cool down, exercise, and relieve pressure on their feet.		* Miyako has no access to a proper pool, which is essential for elephants to cool down, exercise, and relieve pressure on their feet.
	* Miyako has no companions of her own species, which is detrimental to her mental and emotional well-being. Elephants are highly social animals that need to form bonds with other elephants.		* Miyako has no companions of her own species, which is detrimental to her mental and emotional well-being. Elephants are highly social animals that need to form bonds with other elephants.
	* Miyako has not received proper foot care, which has resulted in overgrown nails, poor cuticles, and potential swelling~~<sup>2</sup>~~. Foot problems are a leading cause of death for captive elephants.		* Miyako has not received proper foot care, which has resulted in overgrown nails, poor cuticles, and potential swelling. Foot problems are a leading cause of death for captive elephants.
	* Miyako shows signs of physical and psychological distress, such as tiredness, standing naps, stiff and sore joints, and demonstrative behavior. She also appears to have lost weight and energy over the years.		* Miyako shows signs of physical and psychological distress, such as tiredness, standing naps, stiff and sore joints, and demonstrative behavior. She also appears to have lost weight and energy over the years.

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 {{Infobox animal|name=Miyako|species=Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)|gender=Female|birth_date=1973|birth_place=Thailand|capture_location=|capture_age=6 months|caption=Miyako in her outdated enclosure at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan.  Image: Elephants in Japan|image=File:Miyako_elephant.png}}
-<p>'''Miyako''' is a solitary female Asian [[elephant]] who has been living alone at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan since Dec 12, 1973. She was captured from Thailand when she was six months old and has never had a companion of her own species at the zoo. She suffers from chronic stress, pain, boredom and loneliness in her small and barren enclosure. <ref>[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023</ref></p>
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 == See also ==

Katrin: Update 2023: Miyako’s condition has significantly worsened.

2023-10-18T06:32:09Z

Update 2023: Miyako’s condition has significantly worsened.

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	{{Infobox animal\|name=Miyako\|species=Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)\|gender=Female\|birth_date=1973\|birth_place=Thailand\|capture_location=\|capture_age=6 months\|caption=Miyako in her outdated enclosure at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan. Image: Elephants in Japan\|image=File:Miyako_elephant.png}}		{{Infobox animal\|name=Miyako\|species=Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)\|gender=Female\|birth_date=1973\|birth_place=Thailand\|capture_location=\|capture_age=6 months\|caption=Miyako in her outdated enclosure at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan. Image: Elephants in Japan\|image=File:Miyako_elephant.png}}

	'''Miyako''' is a solitary female Asian [[elephant]] who has been living alone at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan since Dec 12, 1973. She was captured from Thailand when she was six months old and has never had a companion of her own species at the zoo. She suffers from chronic stress, pain, boredom and loneliness in her small and barren enclosure. <ref>[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023</ref>		<p>'''Miyako''' is a solitary female Asian [[elephant]] who has been living alone at the Utsunomiya Zoo in Japan since Dec 12, 1973. She was captured from Thailand when she was six months old and has never had a companion of her own species at the zoo. She suffers from chronic stress, pain, boredom and loneliness in her small and barren enclosure. <ref>[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023</ref></p>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[List of captive elephants]]		*[[List of captive elephants]]
	* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]		* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]
	* [[Interview:Elephants in Japan]]		* [[Interview:Elephants in Japan]]
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	* [[:Category:Interviews about elephants]]		* [[:Category:Interviews about elephants]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [https://www.elephantsinjapan.com/portfolio_page/miyako/ Miyako] Elephants in Japan		*[https://www.elephantsinjapan.com/portfolio_page/miyako/ Miyako] Elephants in Japan
	* [https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023		*[https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years in Japan] ''The Animal Reader'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605075448/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2022/08/28/news-elephant-miyako-living-alone-for-49-years-in-japan-interview/ Archived] Jun 5, 2023
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFgq_-taGB4 Interview - elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years at Japanese zoo] YouTube		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFgq_-taGB4 Interview - elephant Miyako living alone for 49 years at Japanese zoo] YouTube
			*https://elephantsinjapan.com/miyako-2023-update/

	== References ==		== References ==

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	*[[List of captive elephants]]		*[[List of captive elephants]]
	* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]		* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]
	* ~~[[:Category: Interviews about elephants]]~~		* {{See also/elephant}}
	* [[:Category: Reports about elephants]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

			*[[Interview: Elephants in Japan]]
	*[[List of captive elephants]]		*[[List of captive elephants]]
	* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]		* [[Effects of captivity on elephants]]
	* [[:Category:~~Reports~~ about elephants]]		* [[:Category: Interviews about elephants]]
			* [[:Category: Reports about elephants]]
	~~== Interviews ==~~

	*[[Interview:Elephants in Japan]]
	*[[:Category:~~Interviews~~ about elephants]]

	== External links ==		== External links ==