“World’s loneliest elephant” fit enough to be relocated from Islamabad zoo September 7, 2020 For 35 years, Kaavan has lived at the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad — most recently in appalling conditions and in failing health. But now… Continue Reading
How does a puffin scratch an itch? With a stick, it turns out January 8, 2020 Long known as geniuses of the animal kingdom, wild primates and elephants have been known to use tools such as sticks and rocks. But… Continue Reading
Stranded baby elephant rescued by Indian workers after getting stuck in a lake May 12, 2019 Using boats and a lot of patience, rescuers managed to get a baby elephant out of a lake in India. The elephant calf was… Continue Reading
Rhino poacher trampled to death by an elephant and then eaten by lions April 7, 2019 In the end, all that was left was a skull and some pants. Officials in South Africa’s Kruger National Park said that’s all that… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Hong Kong customs seize pangolin scales, elephant tusks from container labelled frozen meat February 4, 2019 Customs officers in Hong Kong seized a record amount of pangolin scales and elephant tusks after receiving a tip that a container labeled frozen… Continue Reading
New Jersey makes U.S. history by banning wild animal circus acts December 18, 2018 New Jersey has become the first state in the U.S. to outlaw circuses featuring exotic animals such as elephants and tigers. Governor Phil Murphy… Continue Reading
Big Rescue: Female elephant saved from muddy riverbank in Kenya October 29, 2018 Tourists were the first to spot her. A female adult elephant lodged in the mud along the Galana River in Kenya. The David Sheldrick… Continue Reading
Elephants enjoy 7-day picnic in India’s Kanha National Park August 5, 2018 If you go down to the woods today you’re in for a really big surprise. Or, all week really. You see, the elephants of… Continue Reading
Incredible video shows wild Asian elephant “smoking” — sort of March 27, 2018 A routine camera trap check in a national park in India turned out to be anything but. Vinay Kumar, assistant director at Wildlife Conservation… Continue Reading
Fate of Nosey the elephant now in hands of Alabama judge, while owners face new criminal charges December 16, 2017 A judge is now deciding whether an elephant will be returned to its controversial circus owner or remain free in a U.S. wildlife preserve…. Continue Reading