Tourists, including a 3-year-old child, on a safari trip in Ghana, western Africa, were left terrified after their tour car broke down and an elephant began charging towards them. The nail-biting moment, which took place at Mole National Park in the north of the country, was captured in an October 12 viral clip shared on […]
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This Man Plays Piano for Rescued Elephants!
In Hornsea, East Yorkshire, during the 1970s, a young boy named Paul Barton discovered his passion for music in the unlikeliest of places—a supermarket selling LPs. At the tender age of 12, he embarked on a musical journey that would lead him to become a concert pianist, blending his love for the piano with an […]
Iconic tusker’s plight shows challenges in managing Sri Lanka’s wild elephants
ANURADHAPURA, Sri Lanka — “He is a king without a crown.” This is how wildlife lovers refer to the majestic elephant Agbo, named after a king from an ancient kingdom of humans overlapping with some areas of Agbo’s home range in north-central Sri Lanka. Agbo is among the largest Sri Lankan tuskers, so there was […]
India’s First Elephant Hospital Celebrates 5 Amazing Years!
In November 2018, India witnessed a groundbreaking development for elephant welfare and Conservation with the establishment of the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Over the past five years, this facility has emerged as a symbol of hope and innovation, redefining the landscape of advanced medical care for rescued elephants. The Wildlife SOS […]
Major Rainforest Nations Agree to Work Together to Save Biodiversity
Two-thirds of the land-based biodiversity and 80 percent of the tropical forests in the world are located in three tropical forest basins: Congo, Amazon and Asia-Pacific. These rainforest ecosystems also provide the livelihoods for more than a billion people, a press release from WWF said. Last week, government officials and heads of state met for […]
Video: A sanctuary for elephants and forests in Cambodia
Captive elephants often lead difficult lives. In tourism, logging and roadbuilding, they put in long hours in hazardous conditions that cause injuries. But since 2006, the Elephant Valley Project has worked to provide a home for retired elephants. On more than 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) in eastern Cambodia, the elephants can roam, socializing, feeding and […]
27-Year-Old Elephant Dies at St. Louis Zoo After Dog Runs Loose
In a heart-wrenching incident, the St. Louis Zoo witnessed a tragic loss. Rani, a beloved 27-year-old Asian elephant, passed away under distressing circumstances. Rani, the 27-year-old Asian elephant, was peacefully having her dinner indoors when a small, unleashed dog entered a non-public area near the Elephant Barn, reports the Daily Progress. Although Rani remained oblivious […]
7 Thrilling Things To Do On Your Safari Tour
Embarking on a safari tour is an extraordinary adventure that features prominently on the bucket lists of many individuals. It presents a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the wonders of nature, to witness majestic wildlife in their natural habitat, and to indulge in a change of pace that is both exhilarating and rejuvenating. With […]