Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention (opens original article in a new tab)

An African elephant urinated on the floor of the Texas Republican convention, drawing criticism and raising animal welfare concerns. The incident occurred during a political event where the elephant was used as a symbol, leading to backlash from activists and the Texas Democratic party.

• An African elephant urinated on the floor of the Texas Republican convention
• The incident sparked animal welfare concerns and criticism from the Texas Democratic party and activists
• The elephant, Paige, was part of a facility accused of exploiting animals for entertainment