2010-04-23 - Esslingen, Germany.
The Bionic Handling Assistant (BHA) from Festo of Esslingen, Germany is a working concept inspired by the anatomy of an elephants trunk. Festos goal of developing the BHA was to study and improve the interaction between humans and robots. Perhaps the impression of elephants as being gentle giants was a big factor in the early stages of development.
2010-04-21 - Williston, United States.
More than 200 elephants—as many as 40 at one time—have crossed the gates of Two Tails Ranch since it was founded in 1984. They arrive for various reasons and Patricia opens her doors and her heart to all of them. Some are boarded for Ringling Bros. when theyre not on the road; others are owned by zoos under renovation; and some are retired from a life of performing. If an elephant needs a place to stay—temporarily or permanently—Two Tails Ranch rolls out the welcome mat.
2010-04-08 - Auckland, New Zealand. JOCELYN REIN
She may be alone, but life is far from lonely for Burma. After the death of her only companion, Kashin, last August, there were fears the "fun, sparky", Asian elephant would never recover and wouldnt be able to work with keepers any more. Seven months later, Auckland Zoo elephant keeper Laurel Sandy says she is back to having the same quality of life she did before Kashins death, enjoying elephant "scrubs" and walks around the zoo, building her confidence every day.
2010-03-28 - Bowmanville, Canada.
Limba the elephant took a walk down Bowmanville streets today for a good cause, publicizing the upcoming MS Walk on April 18. The Asiatic elephant, who calls Bowmanville Zoo home, walked down Highway 2 to Liberty Street from the zoo, than made the trip back home. The pachyderms trip proved to be an effective way to bring attention to the 2010 Bowmanville MS Walk, to be held on Sunday April 18, beginning at 9:40 am at the Bowmanville High School.
2010-03-27 - Nashville, United States.
Unleash your artistic side at two new art classes offered by Nashville Zoo. The new Arts for Life and Sketch Safari classes teach kids and adults different art styles and techniques using Zoo animals for subjects. Arts for Life is taught by Karen Frey, a childrens art instructor in Middle Tennessee for more than 25 years. Each class uses live animal models and different mediums to teach kids ages 6 and up the basics of art, color theory, value, technique and form. Classes are held March 27, Apri...
2010-03-25 - Sydney, Australia. Lisa Keen, Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoos
The new calf has a name as of this morning. He is Pathi Harn, which is Thai for Miracle. Its pronounced Par Tea Harn. Hes doing really well, as is his mum Porntip, who is very attentive. Pathi Harn has been enjoying the water and also the mud wallow. He was blessed this morning by Thai Buddhist monks who came to the zoo especially for the naming ceremony.
2010-03-22 - Ayutthaya, Thailand.
Milk from three elephants in Ayutthaya is being extracted to feed an injured newborn calf in the southern province of Chumphon. Nopporn Kawkanitharak, of the Chumphon livestock office, travelled to the Elephant Kraal in Ayutthaya yesterday to pick up the milk to be taken back to Chumphon to feed Plai Huay Yai. Plai Huay Yai, aged 15 days old, strayed from the wild herd and fell into the Huay Yai ravine in Phato district of Chumphon recently.
2010-03-21 - Trivandrum, India.
Who doesn’t love elephants? If you love them as much as I do and would like to see some on your trip to Kerala, here are the best places to find them. If youd like to spot elephants in Kerala in the wild youll need to visit one of the national parks. Of course, sightings aren’t guaranteed, but if you do get lucky it will be an exciting experience.
2010-03-20 - Knysna, South Africa.
There has not been a confirmed sighting of an elephant in the Knysna forests of South Africa for decades, after they were hunted to the brink of extinction in the early 1900s. But signs of their survival can still be found, as Hamilton Wende discovers.
2010-03-16 - Harare, Zimbabwe.
In Zimbabwe the death of a bull elephant is a blessing. Starving villagers are able to use every piece of the elephant for food, including the trunk and ears. Even the bones are used as they are boiled for soup; within 24 hours there is nothing left of what was a 13ft Elephant.
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