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A new partnership between Second Harvest of South Georgia and an elephant refuge is recruiting volunteers to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables to three rescued elephants. Each Friday, community members can make a simple 40-mile drive that helps feed elephants who need 200 pounds of food daily.
Wildlife SOS veterinarians in India are using acupuncture to treat rescued elephants suffering from chronic pain, paralysis, and digestive issues after years of captivity. The ancient technique is helping elephants walk again and live pain-free when conventional treatments fell short.
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.
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 begging elephant rescued from Haryana's streets in 2013 became the leader of her own chosen family at a forest sanctuary. What happened next shows how elephant rehabilitation really works.
Across India, elephant camps are transforming from tourist attractions into genuine sanctuaries where rescued animals heal instead of perform. Five pioneering centers are proving that captive elephants deserve rest, recovery, and dignity over entertainment.
Badsha Bahadur, a 55-year-old circus elephant suffering from injuries and infection, received emergency rescue after his condition went viral on social media. His story is now driving broader reforms for captive animal welfare in Bangladesh.
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.
Forest rangers in India spent nearly three weeks trying to reunite a three-month-old elephant calf with his herd before giving him a safe new home at a specialized care facility. The baby elephant now has dedicated caretakers and another young elephant companion as he grows stronger.
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.
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 new partnership in Georgia lets volunteers deliver fresh produce to retired elephants at a refuge, turning a simple weekly drive into a chance to care for gentle giants. Second Harvest of South Georgia is teaming up with Elephant Aid International to keep rescued elephants fed and thriving.
At 16, Bipin Kashyap offered bananas to a frightened elephant in Kaziranga National Park. That single act of kindness launched a lifetime devoted to rescuing injured elephants across India.
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 woman trapped on rocks below San Francisco's famous Cliff House was dramatically rescued by firefighters as ocean waves crashed around her. She walked away safe thanks to a daring rope rescue at one of the city's most scenic spots.
Two elephants who spent decades alone in a circus and a Belgian zoo are moving to Portugal's groundbreaking 405-hectare sanctuary. Julie and Kariba will finally experience the natural life they were denied for over 40 years.
A dog trapped on a narrow ledge 35 feet down a cliff in Kentucky was rescued after its owner heard faint barking four days after it went missing. The Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team used high-angle rope techniques to bring the pup home safely.
A new wildlife facility in India has treated thousands of rescued animals and returned dozens to the wild in its first year. The center now cares for over 250 elephants saved from circuses and logging operations.
A wild elephant stuck in muddy ground near Coimbatore got a second chance at life thanks to quick-thinking forest rangers and heavy machinery. The dramatic Sunday morning rescue shows what's possible when communities work together to protect wildlife.
Wyoming firefighters climbed a 35-foot ladder in single-digit temperatures to rescue two adults, a child, and even a cat from a burning apartment building. Helmet camera footage captured the dramatic rescue as a panicked mother pleaded, "My baby, please."
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