&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Shanthi_(elephant).jpg) Shanthi, April 2007 | |
| Species | Elephas maximus maximus |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | 1975 Sri Lanka |
| Died | June 26, 2020 (aged 45) Smithsonian National Zoological Park |
| Cause of death | Osteoarthritis |
| Known for | Most studied Asian elephant ever, elephant gifted to Jimmy Carter by Sri Lanka |
Shanthi (1975 – June 26, 2020) was an Asian elephant gifted to the US by Sri Lanka in 1976. She is considered to be the most studied Asian elephant ever.[1][2]
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