Standing in the burning heat, jabbed with metal hooks, with chains cutting into their flesh – this is the cruel reality behind elephant tourism in Thailand. And tourists from Britain unwittingly play a part in their torment. There are more than 200 unethical elephant venues in Thailand where visitors demand selfies with these majestic animals […]
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Cute Baby Elephant Plays in Water at Sanctuary in Thailand
This baby elephant named Luna lives at the Samui Elephant Haven in Thailand, a sanctuary for elephants rescued from being exploited. The animals at the sanctuary come from places where they were forced to do things like trekking, circus performing, and logging. It’s amazing when we hear stories of these happy elephants finally living free […]
Elephant Dies After Spending Months With Snare Stuck on Her Neck and Throat
In Charara Safari Area, a young female elephant has passed away after spending several months in a snare that cut through her neck and throat. According to Debbie Ottman with the Kariba Animal Welfare Fund, the elephant was spotted pouring sand on her neck to try to ease the pain. “A team proceeded to dart […]
Leopards, sharks and glass frogs win new protections, while hippos face tragic losses
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about our work at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora—known as CITES. This conference is so important because it shapes how wild animals in trade are treated across the globe and can curb commercial […]
Suzy, 72-Year-Old Circus Elephant Forced to Perform Tricks All of Her Life Finally Gets Care She Deserves
The life of a circus elephant is anything but easy. Most are beaten brutally, forced to perform unnatural tricks, and starved into submission for people’s entertainment. 72-year-old Suzy is no exception: having spent years in abusive environments, she bears deep physical and psychological scars. However, thanks to the conservation charity Wildlife SOS, she is now […]
Mother Elephant Mourns Baby and Carries Calf Around for Days After Passing
Heartbreaking photos show an elephant mother carrying around the body of her baby calf for days after the baby elephant had passed away. The pictures were captured at Namibia’s Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, showing the mom carrying the calf around using her trunk. William Stegmann, a spokesperson for the Twyfelfontein Country Lodge told Newsweek that the […]
Customs Officials in Germany Seize Giant Elephant Foot
Customs officials in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, have seized a giant elephant’s foot that has been converted into a velvet-covered container. The foot was from the U.K. and intended for a recipient in Germany. The illegal item did not have the proper paperwork, and it was reportedly intended to be a gift for a Swiss person that […]
Mother Elephant Asks Humans To Help Save Her Baby
When a mother elephant ran into the road to look for help, people were naturally afraid of her. Elephants are often listed among the most dangerous animals in the world, killing an estimated 500 people each year, according to Science Alert. When motorists saw the elephant approaching, they called the authorities according to Nature and […]