Tuesday, May 16, 2006

How Do You Make an Elephant Exercise?

You can't. Not if she doesn't want to. Keepers at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage installed the world's largest treadmill for their African elephant, Maggie. Unfortunately, they have yet to find a treat that will entice her to use it. The zoo has spent $1M to improve Maggie's living conditions, including having the $100,000 treadmill built.

COMMENT: OK, I can't resist this... maybe elephants and people are not so different after all. Most days, I can't induce myself to get on the treadmill. Good luck with the elephant.

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