What makes these fake elephant refuges even more frustrating is that they're taking advantage of a genuine desire to do good. People know it's important to protect these critically endangered animals.

A spokesperson for the Rosamond Gifford Zoo tells PEOPLE that the "photos were taken by Alinda Dygert" — a member of the animal care staff who works closely with Yaad — with the elephant's ...

Nandi the baby elephant started life with a spaghetti noodle of a nose, but her mom is teaching the calf that her trunk can be so much more Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...