Rescued by an Elephant: My Survival Story of the Boxing Day Tsunami
A woman who survived the Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand 20 years ago after being saved by an elephant reflected on her gratitude for life. On 26 December 2004, Amber…
Enhancing Sustainability: Noah’s Ark Launches Largest Tree-Cycling Initiative Yet
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Announces the Return of Its Popular Christmas Tree Recycling Initiative for January 2025 Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is thrilled to welcome back its much-loved Christmas tree…
Elephant Madhubala Bids Farewell to Zoo Life to Rejoin Her Sisters After 15 Years
In a historic achievement for animal welfare, the global organization FOUR PAWS has successfully relocated African elephant Madhubala from the harsh conditions of Karachi Zoo in Pakistan to a state-of-the-art…
Oakland Zoo’s Last Remaining Elephant Relocated to Sanctuary: A ‘Watershed Moment’ for Zoo Evolution
The compassionate move comes after modern research into animal welfare has shown that elephants do not cope well in captivity, with zoo enclosures unable to meet the complex needs of…
AI Safety Mechanism Halts Train to Avoid Elephants Crossing the Tracks
AI-Powered Safety System Protects Elephants in Assam In Assam State, India’s wildlife capital, a train driver received an urgent alert about a herd of elephants crossing the tracks ahead, thanks…
Uncovering History: Rare Extinct Elephant Fossils Reveal India’s Earliest Butchery Evidence
During the late Middle Pleistocene, approximately 300,000 to 400,000 years ago, at least three ancient relatives of elephants perished near a river in the Kashmir Valley of South Asia. Not…
Lefty or Righty? How an Elephant’s Wrinkles Reveal Its Trunk Preference
There’s a touch of Sherlock Holmes in this new discovery: A keen observer might be able to spot whether an elephant prefers using its left or right trunk by examining…
Kenya Safely Moves 50 Elephants to a Bigger Park, Marking Progress in the Fight Against Poaching
MWEA, Kenya (AP) — Hovering low, a helicopter steadies itself as a skilled veterinarian takes careful aim. Moments later, a tranquilizer dart whistles through the air, and soon, a massive…
Elephant Takes Blind Friend Swimming Despite Hating Water
Alicia arrived at Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) eager to begin anew after being rescued from a trekking camp where she endured forced labor. Her immediate desire was to unwind…
Thailand Celebrates a Miracle: Birth of Rare Twin Elephants
In central Thailand, an Asian elephant has delivered a rare set of twins, an event hailed as a miracle by caretakers. The mother, a 36-year-old elephant named Chamchuri, was not…