What began as a dream safari through the tranquil waterways of Botswana turned into a fight for survival — and it was all caught on camera. Two tourists, Jeff Melvin…
Deep in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a mother elephant and her baby wandered peacefully through the savanna — a tender picture of family and safety. But as tourists watched…
Earlier this month in Assam, India, a herd of wild elephants hurried past a village on their way back to the forest. In the rush, tragedy struck: an 8-week-old calf…
Mana Pools National Park, in Zimbabwe, Africa is a UNESCO world heritage site and conservation area teeming with awe-inspiring wildlife from hippos to crocodiles and over 300 different species of…
People might argue to the contrary, but I think at this stage one has to accept that all animals have feelings. Some more than others, sure, but long gone are the days where…
An elephant was in so much pain, he walked right up to doctors to ask for help. It turned out the boy had been shot in the head just centimeters…
Zoos have a responsibility to do what’s best for their animals, even if it means making a difficult decision. Now, the Louisville Zoo is getting ready to say goodbye to…
Elephants aren’t made for a life in chains. Yet they’re still paraded around like circus props – utterly appalling in my opinion. Fortunately, attitudes are starting to shift. And today, let’s…
For the first time in 80 long years, Grandma Somboon finally felt what it was like to rest. Stolen from the wild when she was just a baby, Somboon spent…
Dumbo isn’t the only adorable young elephant you’ll find at Disney World: staff at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are celebrating the recent arrival of a baby African elephant, who recently made her…
After a lifetime in captivity, 67-year-old elephant Phoolkali has finally found safety. Now, she happily indulges in refreshing baths. All wild animals deserve to live their lives in the wild,…
At Elephant Nature Park, a second chance at life is provided for many rescue elephants coming over from hard-working lives. Here they get to live a life of luxury in…
Small gestures of kindness can go a long way. Think about it. You might be having a hard day, when suddenly someone gives you a warm smile. Or someone sees…
Peter the elephant loves music so much he decides to join in when this man begins playing the piano. PaulBartonPiano, who posted the video, said that Peter played the blues…
It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a sign of…
Having a baby has to be up there as one of life’s ultimate magical moments. It’s also one of the most secretive moments as most moms give birth behind closed…
We see elephants as gentle and caring giants in the animal kingdom. Between zoos, circuses, and other popular events, these beautiful creatures are often used for human entertainment. Thong Bai…
People might argue to the contrary, but I think at this stage one has to accept that all animals have feelings. Some more than others, sure, but long gone are the days where…
Elephants really are one of the most incredible animals in the world. They’re big, majestic creatures that can display an extraordinary amount of intelligence and personality. Getting to see one…
Parveen Kaswan, a forest ranger in the Indian Foreign Service, posted a video of Indian elephants performing a human-like funeral service for a baby elephant. Kawan’s video has gone viral…
