Scotland's Only African Elephant Mondy Dies at 54, Sparks Captivity Debate

• Mondula, known as Mondy, Scotland's only African elephant, died at 54 at Blair Drummond Safari Park.
• Her death followed prolonged age-related health problems, leading to humane euthanasia.
• Mondy, born in 1971 and likely wild-caught, arrived in Scotland in 1998 after living in a German zoo.
• She lived at the park for over 25 years, becoming a local icon, and lived alone after her companion Toto died in 2016.
• Her passing reignites debate on animal welfare and the challenges of keeping large mammals in captivity, with calls for improved welfare strategies.