Raja the elephant has been one of the biggest attractions—literally and figuratively—at the St. Louis Zoo for decades. Now, he’s moving away. The zoo announced Thursday that the male Asian elephant born at the zoo nearly 31 years ago will be relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, probably in about a year. […]
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African elephant populations stabilise in southern heartlands
African elephant populations have stabilised in their southern heartlands after huge losses over the last century, according to the most comprehensive analysis of growth rates to date. The latest analysis also provides the strongest data so far showing that protected areas that are connected to other places are far better than isolated “fortress” parks at […]
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 […]
April 16 is Save the Elephant Day
How blessed we are to be on the same planet as the magnificent , regal, highly evolved, sensitive, magical being known as the elephant. We as a species would be far more relevant If we aspired to be more like The elephant ❤️🐘 Words cannot express what a gift they are In the silence of […]
World Elephant Day August 12
Elephants…loyal, loving, intelligent, at times belligerent. Their extraordinary character, grace and beauty both inspires and humbles us.. We should aspire to be more like elephants! In the silence of sound A deafening roar What will happen To the world If we hear it, no more. It is said that an elephant never forgets. Can it […]
Watching the largest herd of African Elephants in Amboseli National Park
While out on the safari drive in Amboseli National Park, we saw a huge cloud of dust in the distance. As the animals came closer, it became clear that this was probably the largest herd of African Elephants (as seen in the feature image) that we had seen here. It was also a herd with […]
