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Julie and Kariba, two African elephants in their 40s who spent decades in captivity, are moving to Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary next month. The sprawling Alentejo refuge could eventually house 30 elephants and help reshape a landscape where their ancestors once roamed.
The final three elephants held in South African zoos could soon leave captivity as Johannesburg officials acknowledge they can no longer meet the animals' complex needs. A path to sanctuary exists for Lammie, Ramadiba and Mopane.
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.
After 40 years performing in circuses, Julie the elephant just became the first resident of Europe's first elephant sanctuary. The 40-something African elephant now has 1,000 acres to roam in Portugal after a new law banned wild animal circus acts.
After 40 years performing in a circus, Julie the elephant is experiencing mud baths, dust baths, and open space for the first time at a 1,000-acre sanctuary in Portugal. A Suffolk charity made it happen, and kids across England are celebrating her new beginning.
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.
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.
A days-old elephant calf, separated from her herd by hunting lions, survived the night by sheltering with a group of zebras in Kenya's Tsavo East National Park. Six months later, she's thriving at a sanctuary and preparing for her eventual return to the wild.
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.
In central Sri Lanka, where conflicts between elephants and farmers have turned deadly for both sides, a wildlife park offers hope. Hurulu Eco Park provides sanctuary for some of the island's 7,400 elephants, preserving the reverence locals feel for these magnificent creatures.
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.
A herd of wandering elephants that captured hearts worldwide is thriving thanks to an innovative partnership between China and Laos. The two nations created a massive cross-border wildlife sanctuary that's helping endangered Asian elephants make a comeback.
An elephant sanctuary in Ayutthaya is opening up about ethical care practices after years of tourism criticism. The Royal Kraal Village now offers visitors education on sustainable elephant welfare from experienced caretakers.
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 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.
Scientists in Thailand discovered elephants can suppress their impulses and choose smarter solutions to problems. This breakthrough adds to growing evidence that elephants possess sophisticated thinking skills that rival many other intelligent animals.
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.
Kenya's elephants are back in a big way, with numbers jumping from 32,214 to 42,072 since 2014. The conservation win is so successful that even President Ruto found elephants eating his maize crop.
A new AI system detects elephants near railway tracks before drivers can see them, giving trains time to stop. After 81 elephants died in train collisions over five years, India is using vibration sensors to protect wildlife.
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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