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A 123-kilogram Sumatran elephant calf was born at an Indonesian wildlife park, offering fresh hope for one of the world's most endangered species. The successful birth shows that well-managed conservation programs can help protect animals facing extinction.
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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.
South Africa just published its first-ever National Elephant Heritage Strategy, creating a unified framework to protect the country's thriving elephant population for generations to come. The plan brings together scientists, parks officials, and communities to ensure these magnificent animals continue to flourish.
Scientists are discovering that elephants experience time and trauma differently than humans, opening groundbreaking new approaches to wildlife protection. Understanding elephant emotions and memories could help save species more effectively than counting populations alone.
A rescued baby elephant in Nigeria's Okomu National Park is giving conservationists hope for saving the country's last 200 forest elephants. His recovery story shows what's possible when communities and experts work together.
After disappearing in the 1970s due to poaching and habitat loss, wild elephants have crossed back into Uganda's Mount Elgon National Park. At least 60 elephants made the journey from Kenya in 2025, marking a remarkable conservation comeback.
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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.
Legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog documents a scientific expedition into Angola's remote highlands to find elephants no human has ever seen. The new National Geographic documentary explores myth, conservation, and Africa's last wild frontiers.
Mozambique's elephant population has soared from 9,114 to 21,700 in just seven years, reversing decades of devastating decline. The stunning comeback shows what's possible when governments, communities, and conservation groups work together.
At a remote clearing in Central African Republic, researchers are unlocking secrets of Africa's most elusive elephants through patient observation and sound technology. The work is building a decades-long record of elephant behavior while training local scientists to lead the future.
Camera traps in Zimbabwe's Matetsi Unit 5 are capturing lions, elephants, and leopards returning to a recovering landscape after years of restoration work. The footage marks a turning point for an area transitioning from hunting grounds to conservation paradise.
India's Forest Department is launching an AI-powered camera system that detects elephants near villages and sends instant alerts, even in areas with no cell service. The technology could save both human and elephant lives by giving communities time to respond safely.
Namibian authorities arrested three people for illegally hunting a protected elephant, sending a strong message about wildlife conservation. The swift action demonstrates Namibia's commitment to protecting its endangered species and holding poachers accountable. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
A 27-year-old elephant named Veer, severely injured after years of forced labor, just became the first patient in India's new state-of-the-art elephant ambulance. Wildlife SOS is racing to rescue all of India's suffering "begging" elephants by 2030.
Mozambique's elephant population has surged from 9,114 to 21,700 animals in just seven years, reversing decades of devastating decline. Stronger anti-poaching efforts and community involvement are bringing herds back from the brink.
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.
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.
A group of care home residents in their 70s, 80s, and 90s are knitting toy elephants to rescue captive begging elephants in India. Their handmade creations have helped animals across four continents, from oil-spill penguins to injured rhinos.
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.
A 308-pound Asian elephant calf took her first wobbly steps at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo early Monday morning, marking the zoo's first elephant birth since 2000. With fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, every new arrival brings fresh hope for this endangered species.
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