Zoo Celebrates Rare Elephant Shrew Birth
A zoo is celebrating adorable new arrivals that could help save a species. Two tiny Sengi pups, also called elephant shrews, mark the second successful breeding for these rare African mammals.
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Orphaned Elephant Agbaibor Brings Hope to Nigeria's Forests
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.
Georgia Volunteers Drive Fresh Produce to Rescued Elephants
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.
Two Circus Elephants Get 1,000-Acre Sanctuary in Portugal
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.
Elephants Resist Temptation and Think Before Acting
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.
Kenya's Elephant Population Soars 30% in a Decade
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.
AI System Saves Elephants From Trains in India
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.
Elephants Return to Uganda After 40 Years Away
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.
India's Rescued Elephants Heal With Ancient Acupuncture
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.
Century-Old Camp Feeds Elephants Handmade Nutrition Balls
At India's oldest elephant camp, mahouts hand-roll massive breakfast balls filled with grains, jaggery, and minerals before their elephants head into the forest. It's a daily ritual that's been perfecting elephant care since 1910.
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.
India Rescues Elephant Veer With New Ambulance Tech
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.
Georgia Food Bank Feeds Retired Elephants with Volunteers
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.
Portugal's Last Circus Elephant Retires to 1000 Acres
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.
British 'Knitting Nannas' Raise Funds for Captive Elephants
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.
India's Mobile Elephant Hospital Treats Patients in the Wild
When a wild elephant mother in India couldn't walk due to an injured foot, veterinarians spent 10 days treating her in the field instead of risking transport. Wildlife SOS's 'Haathi Sewa' brings X-rays, medicines, and emergency care directly to injured elephants wherever they are.
South Africa Launches National Elephant Conservation Plan
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.
Assam Man Throws Birthday Party for Baby Elephant Priyanshi
An elephant lover in Assam celebrated his baby elephant's birthday with cake, fruit, and song, creating a viral moment of pure joy. The simple celebration showcased the gentle bond between human and animal.
Sri Lanka Uses AI Sensors to Save Elephants from Trains
After 21 elephants died in train collisions last year in Sri Lanka, engineers installed AI-powered sensors along railway tracks that detect ground vibrations and sounds to warn conductors in time to brake. The system marks a breakthrough after years of failed attempts to protect migrating elephants.
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.
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