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Elephants Celebrate Thai New Year in Ayutthaya
Videos2d ago

Elephants Celebrate Thai New Year in Ayutthaya

Elephants splashed water and danced alongside locals and tourists at a joyful Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The celebration welcomed the Thai New Year while honoring cultural traditions that bring communities together.

Bangkok Post2 min read
India's First Elephant Ambulance Rescues Injured 27-Year-Old
Community HeroesMar 5

India's First Elephant Ambulance Rescues Injured 27-Year-Old

A specially designed elephant ambulance just completed its first rescue mission, transporting a 27-year-old elephant named Veer across India to receive life-saving veterinary care. The innovative vehicle lets medical teams monitor and treat elephants safely during transport while minimizing their stress.

Good News Network2 min read
Indonesia Bans Elephant Rides Nationwide for Animal Welfare
Planet WinsMar 5

Indonesia Bans Elephant Rides Nationwide for Animal Welfare

Indonesia just became the first Southeast Asian nation to ban elephant rides at all zoos and conservation centers, ending a practice that caused physical and psychological harm to these intelligent animals. The landmark decision affects facilities nationwide and signals a major shift toward ethical wildlife tourism.

Optimist Daily3 min read
Mother Elephant Waits as Team Rescues Trapped Calf
Community HeroesFeb 26

Mother Elephant Waits as Team Rescues Trapped Calf

When a baby elephant fell into a concrete water tank in Tamil Nadu, its mother stood guard for hours while forest staff carefully broke the tank wall to free her calf. The patient rescue showed what's possible when humans and wildlife work together.

The Better India2 min read
Thailand Rewilding Program Grows From 6 to 71 Elephants
Community HeroesFeb 14

Thailand Rewilding Program Grows From 6 to 71 Elephants

A baby elephant born at Thailand's Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary marks the sixth successful birth for a formerly domesticated mother, proving that rescued elephants can thrive in the wild. Since 2004, the sanctuary's population has grown from six elephants to 71.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
South Africa Conservation Team Urges Elephant Solutions
Planet WinsFeb 9

South Africa Conservation Team Urges Elephant Solutions

After 30 years of stalled progress, a conservation expert is calling for genuine collaboration to protect elephants and communities. The focus: proven, humane strategies that work for both wildlife and people.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Elephant in 23 Years
Community HeroesFeb 4

National Zoo Welcomes First Baby Elephant in 23 Years

A healthy Asian elephant calf was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on February 2, the first of her species born there since 2001. You can help name her by donating to elephant conservation, with four beautiful Vietnamese names to choose from.

Smithsonian2 min read