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A 17-year-old student built an AI model that can pick out gunshots from jungle noise, giving wildlife rangers a powerful new tool to stop elephant poaching in real time. The breakthrough could transform how conservationists protect critically endangered forest elephants across Africa.
After losing 78% of its forest to illegal farming, Indonesia's Tesso Nilo National Park is getting a second chance. Hundreds of families are being relocated in a bold effort to save one of the last homes for critically endangered Sumatran elephants and tigers.
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.
Scientists discovered that the 1,000 whiskers on an elephant's trunk have a unique stiffness gradient that acts like a natural GPS system, helping these gentle giants pick up peanuts without crushing them. The breakthrough is now inspiring smarter robot sensors.
Researchers discovered that elephant whiskers have a unique structure that explains how these giants can uproot trees and delicately pick up tiny objects. The breakthrough could revolutionize robotics and help us understand how animals experience the world.
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A ninth grader from New York spent 250 hours folding paper into patterns strong enough to support the weight of 4,000 elephants. His innovation could transform emergency shelters for disaster survivors.
After a decade-long search, a National Geographic explorer may have finally found proof of a mysterious elephant herd long thought to be legend in Angola's remote highlands. Werner Herzog's new documentary captures the epic journey.
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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.
Waymo is using Google's AI to simulate wild scenarios like tornados, floods, and rogue elephants to prepare self-driving cars for the unexpected. The breakthrough helps make autonomous vehicles safer without putting anyone at risk.
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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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.
Tanzania is using electric fencing and new technology to keep elephants safely in reserves and protect seven villages from wildlife conflicts. A new 10-year national strategy will coordinate government ministries to balance community safety with conservation.
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 village in Assam transformed human-elephant conflict into peaceful coexistence by planting crops specifically for elephants to eat. Now 300 elephants pass safely through Hatikhuli each year without destroying farms.
Thailand just gave contraceptive vaccines to wild elephants for the first time, a groundbreaking step to prevent deadly conflicts between humans and the endangered animals. The shots could save hundreds of lives on both sides.
Thailand just administered contraceptive vaccines to wild elephants for the first time, offering a compassionate solution to prevent human-wildlife conflict. The seven-year birth control shot helps manage growing elephant populations while keeping these endangered animals safe and healthy.
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.
Photographers from 160 countries captured humanity's most beautiful ceremonies, wildlife moments, and sacred spaces in this year's Travel Photographer of the Year competition. From whirling dervishes in Turkey to elephants bathing in Tanzania, these winning images remind us of the incredible beauty waiting to be discovered around our world.
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For nearly a century, paleontologists thought ancient elephants with bizarre shovel-shaped jaws scooped up water plants. New research reveals these prehistoric giants were actually forest dwellers that used their unusual tusks like Swiss Army knives.
A vast highland wetland that feeds two of Africa's mightiest rivers just earned global protection status. The "source of life" supports newly discovered species and ghost elephants while providing water to millions downstream.
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