Drones Now Protecting African Elephants Thanks to American Businessman's Funding Prowess
This Revolutionary drone protection for endangered elephants is now funded thanks to a single U.S. businessman.
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'World's Loneliest Elephant' Kavaan Finally Reaches New Home, Gets Hugs From Cher And New Pachyderm Pal
Kavaan the world's loneliest elephant has reached his forever home in a wildlife sanctuary after an epic mission to transport him to Cambodia.
Baby Elephant Rescued After Falling Into Indian Well 30-Feet Deep
A small Indian village had this baby elephant's back after it tumbled into a well nearly 30 feet (9m) deep—tearing down bricks to save it.
35 Circus Elephants Arrive in Amazing Florida Sanctuary to Retire Among Forest, Grassland, and 11 Watering Holes
A group of elephants have found their peaceful forever home in Florida thanks to the efforts of White Oak Conservation.
500 Elephants Moved in Massive Relocation To A Safer Home
Conservationists have begun the largest ever man-made migration of elephants, moving 500 of the giant animals to a safer home in Malawi.
Not a Single Elephant Poached in 3 Years for Revamped Chad Park
Zakouma National Park in Chad, renowned for its free roaming herds of African elephants, fell victim to a frenzy of poaching between 2000-2010. But their numbers are now on the rise again. Thanks to an overhaul of anti-poaching strategy, there has not been elephant killed inside the 19,000-square-mile park for nearly three years.
Researchers Pioneered a Way to Use DNA From Elephant Tusks to Catch Poachers
Creating a database of elephant family DNA, Samuel Wasser is a crack sleuth on the trail of the world's major organized crime syndicates.
First Results of the Great Elephant Census Are In: 'More Positive Than Expected'
The first results from aerial surveys in Africa were released by Zambia and the results are optimistic.
Watch Baby Elephant Rush into River to 'Rescue' Her Favorite Human
Kham Lha loves her caregiver so much, she's not afraid to rush into the current to save him- just in case- providing the cutest payback.
Need a Smile? Watch This Baby Elephant Play in a Kiddie Pool
If you're ever feeling down from negative news, why not take a minute out of your day to watch a tiny elephant frolic about in a swimming pool?
California Bans Use of Harmful Devices Against Captive Elephants
Following Rhode Island's example, the West coast state has just signed a bill that will give severe civil penalties for the use of cruel training tools.
Farmer is Sweet on Bee Hives As Perfect Fence to Keep Elephants Safely Away
This ingenious win-win idea is boosting bee populations while warding off elephants from invading small farmers' land.
Ringling Bros. Parades Elephants for Final Time, Retires Them 2 Years Early
Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey's has featured circus elephants for the last time, officially retiring the animals last night, 2 years earlier than planned.
App Translates Human Speech Into Elephant Language so You Can Help Save Species
If you have ever planned on learning another language, why not try speaking in elephant?
Watch Orphan Elephant Conquer His Fear of Water With Help From His Loving Human
Not only did Moyo the sweet baby pachyderm overcome his fear of water – he now loves it like only an elephant could.
India Gets Its First Ever Hospital for Abused Elephants - and They've Already Treated Dozens
Since opening their doors four months ago, this elephant hospital has rescued and treated 26 pachyderms from abusive conditions.
Dame Saves Orphaned Elephants for 50 Years With Own Milk Recipe
Nobody gives hugs like grandma — especially when the hugs are bringing life to orphan elephants that would otherwise die without their mama in the wake of poaching tragedies. Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick does that by running the world's most successful elephant and rhino rescue.
Historic US-China Ban to End Ivory Trade Ensures Elephant Survival
The U.S. and China announced new ivory restrictions in both countries that could save tens of thousands of elephants.
Ivory Prices Fall By 50%, as Chinese Demand Dries Up
African elephants are benefiting from changing attitudes in China that have slashed demand for ivory and sent its price plummeting.
Dog Saves Baby Elephant's Life, Becomes His Best Friend (WATCH)
A dog and baby elephant are inseparable and their friendship has saved the lonely little pachyderm's life.
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