The world’s smallest elephants are still big. Measuring around nine feet (2.7 meters) tall, Bornean elephants are the smallest subspecies of the Asian elephant, and are two feet (60 centimeters) shorter than their African counterparts. Found only on the island of Borneo, mostly in the Malaysian state of Sabah, there are fewer than 1,000 Bornean […]
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Watch Two Elephant Friends Reunite After 22 Years (VIDEO)
Jenny was only a calf when she and the much older Shirley were performing elephants in the Carson and Barnes Circus. After their stint with the circus, the two were taken to separate zoos and wouldn’t see each other for 22 years. In 1999, Shirley’s handler Solomon took the crippled elephant on a long trip […]
Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle thousands of ants, as authorities note “shift in trafficking trends”
Nairobi, Kenya — Two Belgian teenagers were charged Tuesday with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in test tubes in what Kenyan authorities said was part of a trend in trafficking smaller and lesser known species. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, two 19-year-olds who were arrested on April 5 with […]
These Animals Can Detect Natural Disasters Before They Happen
In a fascinating display of nature’s ingenuity, certain animals possess the ability to detect impending natural disasters before they strike. This remarkable ability, highlighted in recent studies, sheds light on the potential for integrating animal behavior into early warning systems, thereby enhancing our preparedness and response strategies. Animals such as elephants, dogs, and birds have […]
Heartwarming Rescue: Mother Elephant Saves Her Calf from Mud! (VIDEO)
As we learn more about the emotional lives of elephants, all it takes is a simple observation to see that these beautiful giants are very intelligent and emotional beings. As a species, the news about elephants hasn’t been too positive lately with increased poaching and even threats from palm oil. However, the tide may be […]
Larger Animals Get More Cancer but Evolved to Fight It, New Study Shows
A groundbreaking new study has found that larger animals like elephants, giraffes, and pythons experience higher cancer rates than their smaller counterparts—challenging decades of belief around size and cancer. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by researchers from the University of Reading, University College London, and Johns […]
Petition: End Animal Cruelty at Shriners Circuses Now
Shriners International claims to be dedicated to compassion and service to others, yet its chapters continue to host notoriously cruel animal circuses. Video footage recorded at Shrine circuses has shown elephants jabbed with a sharp bullhook, tigers whipped in the face, bison pulled by rings in their noses, and other animals suffering in despair. An […]
Fascinating Animals of the Serengeti
The Serengeti is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, cinematic backdrops, unique ecosystem, the awe inspiring Great Migration and its expansive plains but most of all for its incredible variety of wild animals. The Serengeti is recognized globally for its diverse mixture of species all of which thrive within its wild lands as well as all […]