Today is World Elephant Day, and conservationists have petitioned Tanzania to stop issuing permits for the trophy hunting of the gentle and intelligent pachyderms. Wild African elephants — including the “super-tuskers” who are hunted for their ivory tusks — roam freely across the border into Tanzania from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, where their vast herds […]
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Petition: Help Protect Endangered African Elephants
There are only a few species of animals – that we know of – that use unique names to refer to each other. Humans obviously fall into this category, as do dolphins and even sometimes parrots. And now we’ve learned there’s another majestic species that has this rare ability: wild African elephants. But African elephants […]
Petition: Help Save the Borneo Pygmy Elephant from Extinction
In tragic news, the Borneo pygmy elephant – the smallest living elephant – is teetering on the brink of extinction. With only about 1,000 of these majestic creatures left in the wild, urgent action is necessary. Deforestation, human-wildlife conflict, and increasing agricultural pressures threaten their survival. While the Malaysian and Indonesian governments have plans to […]
Advocacy group links Uganda oil infrastructure to human-elephant conflict
Oil drilling by French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is disturbing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most-visited protected area. This is according to a briefing by environmental advocacy group Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), which warns that noise pollution is driving animals out of the park, leading to increased conflict […]
Trophy hunting of Amboseli’s super-tuskers in Tanzania sparks outrage, calls for a ban
Conservationists have called for a halt to trophy hunting of elephants from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park that cross over into neighboring Tanzania, following the killing of at least five males with unusually large tusks by hunters in Tanzania. Trophy hunting is legal in Tanzania but not in Kenya. Under what conservationists described as a “gentleman’s […]
The Controversy Over the Trophy Hunting of Super Tuskers in East Africa
In Tanzania and Kenya, a remarkable population of bull elephants known as “super tuskers” live. These elephants, known for their enormous tusks that can weigh up to 45 kg each, are considered living icons of the African savannah. However, they have become the center of a heated debate due to recent killings by trophy hunters. […]
How to Throw Your Kid a Fun Animal-Themed Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for your child is always an exciting endeavor, but when you choose an animal theme, the fun reaches new heights. An animal-themed birthday party not only sparks imaginations but also allows kids to explore the fascinating world of wildlife playfully and engagingly. Whether your child dreams of becoming a jungle explorer, […]
Man on Safari Killed by Elephant After Leaving Car To Take Pictures
A 43-year-old Spanish man has died after being trampled by a herd of elephants. The man, who was a tourist in South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park, was killed on Sunday morning after leaving his vehicle to take pictures of the animals. He was traveling around the national park in a car with his fiancée and […]