2006-07-18 - Giyani, South Africa. Riot Hlatshwayo
Spokesperson Moses Tseli said the original plan was to try and herd the elephants back to the Kruger, but that it was then agreed to rather kill them, following discussions with South African National Parks (SANParks). "We have to consider the safety of the people, which is why we have no alternative but to put the elephants down."
2006-07-17 - Giyani, South Africa. Riot Hlatshwayo
Women in a village neighbouring the Kruger National Park are too afraid to collect firewood and water after 26 elephants escaped from the reserve in the past week. Residents of Nsavulani village east of Giyani have seen some of the jumbos in their area. "The other day we saw a herd of about 15 of the elephants," said Madali Maswanganyi on Monday. "We can no longer go and fetch firewood because of the elephants.
2025-03-27 - Chiang Mai, Thailand.
In a united effort to prevent forest fires, a team of three elephants joined over 20 locals in constructing firebreaks in Chiang Mai’s Mae Taeng district on Wednesday. The initiative, led by Phra Kh...
2025-03-27 - Cholamunda, India.
A Wild tusker, known as Kasera Komban, was found dead in abandoned septic tank in Kerala Malappuram. The tusker used to be affectionately called "Kasera Komban" due to its remarkably long tusks, which...
2025-03-18 - Wichita, United States.
The Sedgwick County Zoo announced Monday that 29-year-old African elephant Simunye delivered a stillborn calf following a healthy, full-term pregnancy. This would have marked the first elephant born a...
2025-03-08 - Guwahati, India.
A female elephant calf took birth in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. The newborn, named Gauri, is the offspring of an elephant named Phulmai, who resides within the protected area of Kaziranga.
2025-03-05 - Trichy, India.
A 60-year-old female elephant named Jaini, who was being cared for at the MR Palayam Government Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Reserve Forest under the Trichy Forest Division, has passed away. The ...
2025-02-07 - Amboseli, Kenya.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paolo, one of Amboseli’s most famous and cherished elephants. At 46 years old, Paolo’s death marks the loss of a true giant, not only in size but ...
