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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.
Two beluga whales at a New York aquarium recognized themselves in mirrors, joining an exclusive group of self-aware species. The discovery adds belugas to a list that includes only great apes, dolphins, elephants, and a few other remarkable animals.
A new satellite system reads animal panic signals from space to catch poachers before they strike. GPS-tagged wildlife now act as sentinels, warning rangers when threats approach endangered rhinos and elephants.
A new satellite system called Icarus is reading "panic signals" in how African wildlife moves, creating an early warning system that could save rhinos, elephants, and cheetahs from poachers. Scientists discovered that animals like zebras and wildebeest scatter in distinctive patterns when hunters approach, while giraffes stay calm and point their heads toward the danger.
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.
Bright orange electric wires are solving a decade-old challenge in Zambia, letting elephants safely cross farmland while protecting crops from hungry herds. The simple solution is creating peace between people and wildlife in an area where both once struggled to survive together.
A major German development agency wants to help restore two of Ethiopia's most important wildlife parks damaged by conflict. The move could bring new resources to protecting northern elephants and other endangered species.
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.
After a tragic incident at an elephant camp, India is implementing strict new safety rules to protect tourists while still allowing them to experience these majestic animals. The changes take effect immediately at all elephant camps statewide.
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.
Scientists in Thailand have discovered the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia, a gentle giant that weighed as much as nine elephants and stretched nearly 90 feet long. The remarkable find gives us a glimpse into a lost world where massive creatures peacefully roamed the region over 100 million years ago.
Scientists in Thailand have identified a new species of giant dinosaur that stretched as long as three city buses and weighed as much as nine elephants. The discovery rewrites what we know about prehistoric giants in Southeast Asia.
In eastern Zambia, satellite collars on elephants now text farmers when herds approach their crops. Combined with a community radio show sharing wildlife safety tips, the system helps half a million people live safely alongside dangerous animals.
A local villager's curiosity about odd rocks near a pond led to the discovery of a 113-million-year-old giant that could rewrite what we know about dinosaurs in Asia. The newly named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis weighed as much as nine elephants and stretched longer than a blue whale.
Scientists in Thailand just named a colossal new dinosaur species that weighed as much as nine elephants and may be the last giant to have walked Southeast Asia. The discovery is putting Thailand on the global paleontology map and inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Scientists in Thailand have identified a massive new dinosaur species that weighed as much as nine elephants and stretched nearly 90 feet long. The discovery gives us our best look yet at the giants that roamed Southeast Asia over 100 million years ago.
Scientists have discovered a colossal new dinosaur species in Thailand that weighed as much as nine elephants and stretched nearly 90 feet long. The gentle giant roamed the region over 100 million years ago and represents the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia.
Scientists have identified a new species of giant long-necked dinosaur from fossils discovered in Thailand, the largest ever found in Southeast Asia. The nagatitan weighed as much as nine elephants and reveals how ancient climate conditions allowed massive creatures to thrive.
Four elephants at Zoo Atlanta now have a smart wall that plays sounds only they can hear when they explore with their trunks. Since installation, the elephants visit the wall 176% more often.
From Botswana to Finland, innovative programs are transforming how communities live alongside elephants, big cats, and other wildlife. These success stories offer a hopeful blueprint for coexistence instead of conflict.
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