GOODALL NOW AGREES WITH LEAVING AGING ELEPHANT AT ZOO

Renowned animal activist Jane Goodall now believes Lucy the elephant should stay at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, after an independent medical evaluation. In December, the celebrated primatologist and anthropologist added her voice to those calling on Edmonton city council to transfer Lucy to a sanctuary in Tennessee. But the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has reversed its stance. “We have concluded that each veterinarian involved in Lucy's evaluations was well qualified to provide their opinion, being recognized by international certifying bodies for their specialty,” the institute said Thursday. “Their findings were consistent — the risks of moving Lucy outweigh the potential benefits to her.” Lucy joined the Edmonton zoo in 1977 from Sri Lanka.