Topsy (elephant)

Topsy was a female African elephant who is famously known for her tragic story in the early 20th century. She was born around 1875 and spent a significant part of her life in captivity. Topsy was initially part of a circus and later moved to Coney Island in New York, where she was part of a zoo attraction. Topsy became infamous after a series of incidents that included her aggression towards humans, which ultimately led to her being deemed a danger.