KARACHI – Noor Jehan, the African bush elephant, should have been in her prime. She was just a teenager, about 17. But a mysterious incident left her painfully dragging about on her two front legs. The zoo neglected to help her until animal rights activists raised the alarm on social media. Then, in mid-April, she […]
Tag: Elephant
One elephant a day: Sri Lanka wildlife conflict deepens as death toll rises
COLOMBO — On average one elephant has died each day in Sri Lanka in the first three months of this year, with nearly half of those deaths due to human causes. This escalation of the perennial problem of human-elephant conflict on the island has prompted calls for urgent solutions to save this endangered and iconic […]
Nearly Two-Thirds of Elephant Habitat Across Asia Has Been Lost, New Study Finds
Asian elephants have lost almost two-thirds of their natural habitat due to centuries of deforestation and the growing human demand for agricultural and infrastructural land. As a result, these endangered giants, native to 13 countries across Asia, have experienced a loss of over 64 percent of their forest and grassland habitats since 1700. A recent […]
Heartbroken San Diego Zoo staff are forced to euthanize ‘gentle’ 59-year-old Asian elephant Mary
Heartbroken San Diego zoo staff euthanized an Asian elephant after age-related joint deficiencies began affecting her quality of life. The 59-year-old geriatric elephant, named Mary, was put down compassionately after the decision to do so was made by her health and care specialists following a ‘decline’ in her mobility. The ‘uniquely dominant’ but ‘gentle’ pachyderm, […]
Utah’s Hogle Zoo to End its Controversial Elephant Program, Much to the Delight of Activists
Utah’s Hogle Zoo made an announcement saying that it would be relocating the last two elephants in its care for “the best chance to have a calf in the important social dynamic of a multigenerational herd.” The zoo’s remaining elephants, mother Christie, 36, and daughter Zuri, 13, will be going to an as-of-yet undisclosed facility. […]
Mating urge adds new pressure to human-elephant conflict in Nepal
CHITWAN, Nepal — Wild male elephants in search of females to mate with are homing in on captive domestic elephants, in the process posing a threat to human settlements and property on the outskirts of Nepal’s Chitwan National Park. Wild bulls are involved in around one incident of property damage every month, according to the […]
Watch The Playful Interaction Between a Tourist and a Cuddle-Loving Baby Elephant
You can never deny the effect of baby animals on humans. They can melt your heart, make you laugh, and make you cry due to their overwhelming charm. Amidst a stressful day, people watch adorable videos that instantly relieve them from negativities. Animals really make the world a better place — all the more reason […]
Elephant goes bananas! Woman gets smashed by giant animal after teasing it with fruit
A woman in India was attacked by an elephant after teasing him with a banana. She daringly held a banana up towards the creature’s mouth before pulling back just as he opened his mouth to chomp. The young woman could be seen smiling at the pachyderm as she dangled the fruit in front of her, […]