The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee welcomed a new resident last week: a 30-year-old African elephant named Osh. After a 43-hour trip from the Oakland Zoo, Osh arrived on October 18 and settled into his new barn, ready to explore his surroundings. He is now one of 34 elephants at the sanctuary and the second African […]
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A ‘scent fence’ that targets elephants’ sensitive nostrils could stop herds from trashing crops and trees
Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators. While this is good for elephants, it’s making life harder for humans who live near them. These huge herbivores can raid crops and destroy large trees in national parks with impunity, causing problems for […]
Female elephants rumble to say ‘let’s go!’ New study in Namibia shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it’s time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away from the waterhole and turns to the direction she intends to move in. […]
Zimbabwe Orders the Killing of 200 Elephants Amid Drought and Food Shortages
The government of Zimbabwe has ordered a cull of 200 elephants amid an ongoing drought and food shortages in the country. The order will be the first elephant cull since 1988. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) has been tasked with the cull. Fulton Mangwanya, director general of ZimParks, said that the culling will be […]
Top 11 Wildlife Conservation Books for Eco-Warriors
What do you think of when you hear the term “wildlife conservation”? Most probably, you are picturing a sanctuary for endangered species, and you are not wrong. However, there’s more to this type of natural organization. It also helps with preserving ecosystems, fostering biodiversity, and, in a more global sense, making sure that future generations […]
Zimbabwe’s Elephant Culling Plan Ignites Debate During Drought Crisis
Zimbabwe is set to cull 200 elephants in response to an ongoing drought that has resulted in severe food shortages. The decision, announced by the country’s wildlife authority, aims to manage the growing elephant population, which has reached levels the government considers unsustainable. According to Zimbabwe’s environment minister, the country has “more elephants than it […]
Using PDF Editors to Manage Wildlife Conservation Reports
Document management is germane to successfully implementing wildlife conservation programs. As a result, PDF editors are necessary to improve the organisation and effectiveness of conservation reports and fieldwork research. These tools allow information to be gathered without compromising the management of secretive information. Conservation of wild population and the fight against mass extinction require additional […]
Elephants Take Over NYC’s Meatpacking District
This fall, New York City’s Meatpacking District will come alive with a spectacular display of art and Conservation. From September 6 through October 20, 2024, 100 life-sized Indian elephant sculptures will be showcased as part of The Great Elephant Migration, a unique initiative created in partnership with the Meatpacking District Management Association and Elephant Family […]