2008-03-24 - Massachusetts, United States. Derrick Perkins
Using satellite technology, a team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts track elephants across regions of conflict across Africa through the newly-founded nonprofit organization Elephants Without Borders. By attaching global positioning units on the African elephants, Curtice Griffin, a professor in the department of natural resources conservation, and his team of graduate students have followed the animals as they move across national borders on the path of their seasonal migrati...
2006-08-09 - Massachusett, United States.
A landmark bill that would protect elephants from abusive use of cruel and inhumane devices, such as bullhooks and chains, passed the Massachusetts Senate yesterday. The bill makes it illegal to use a bullhook or similar device on an elephant, and would also prohibit the use of chains to restrain an elephant, unless for medical treatment.
2005-05-11 - Massachusett, United States. Jon Brodkin, Daily News Staff
Animal rights activists are pressuring lawmakers to ban circus acts involving elephants, bears, lions and other wild or exotic animals, saying the creatures are forced to endure long travel and violent training techniques. A bill supported by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals would make this the first state to ban using wild animals for entertainment, the group said. "Attacking the circus is like attacking motherhood and apple pie," said group President Larry Haw...
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 ...
