New baby elephant born at Fort Worth Zoo — and you can help pick her name

You can also help pick her name, which, in a nod to her mom, will be Texas flower-themed. Choices are Lady Bird (“Birdie”), ...

Researchers make concerning discovery after studying elephant behavior: 'This is kind of code red'

A study published this August in the journal Science Advances may be the first to provide hard evidence of the mutualistic relationship between African forest elephants and African ebony, a dense and ...
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African Elephant Standing Up from Sitting

Watch an African elephant rise from a sitting position.
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Sharjah Safari welcomes its fifth African Savannah elephant; first ring-tailed lemur twins

The largest safari outside Africa and one of the flagship projects of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in ...

‘Don’t let Rambo die alone like Shankar’

After years of campaigning for Shankar, a young activist is now urging action to save Rambo, the last African elephant in ...
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Scientists raise concern over lost wildlife routes

Scientists have raised an alarm over the loss of wildlife corridors and dispersal areas, warning that the move could wipe out iconic species.Mohamed Said from the African Elephant Specialist Group, ...
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South Africa: Addo Elephant Park's Balanced Model of Conservation Holds Lessons for Wildlife Reserves

Somehow, Addo Elephant National Park has achieved a fine balance between effective conservation and expansion while earning the goodwill of its neighbours.
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Zimbabwe: Safari Industry Projects 25 Percent Growth in Hunting Revenue

Zimbabwe's safari industry is projecting a 25 percent increase in hunting revenue this year, with earnings expected to reach US$50 million -- up from US$40 million in the previous year. This growth is ...
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7 heaviest land animals in the world – top giant weighs 6,000 kg

Discover the heaviest land animals on Earth, from a 6,000 kg giant to other massive species. Learn about their size, weight, ...

Officials thwart smuggling attempt after making alarming discovery in vehicle: 'Linked to organized crime'

San Francisco prosecutors began the trial of Keonte Gathron by claiming that he was in the middle of a crime spree when he ...

Shankar death at NZP: Post-mortem reveals 'acute cardiac failure'

New Delhi, Shankar, the lone African elephant at the National Zoological Park , died of acute cardiac failure, according to ...
NewsDay Zimbabwe

Snares remain a threat to wildlife in Hwange

Wire snares are among the most ruthless threats to Zimbabwe’s wildlife, indiscriminately harming animals from elephants to antelope and even birds. These snares are often set illegally by poachers ...