african elephants

A South African court is set to decide the fate of three elephants in a Johannesburg zoo, with animal welfare groups arguing they are depressed and need relocation. Citing the elephants' complex social needs and limited enclosure, advocates claim the state is failing its duty to ensure their well-being.

Nature's creatures often display unparalleled loyalty, surpassing human examples. From Chetak's battlefield sacrifice for Maharana Pratap to Hachiko's decade-long vigil at a train station, these animals exemplify devotion. Elephants mourned their rescuer, wolves died of grief, and a pigeon braved gunfire to save soldiers, proving their profound bonds.

Scientists have unveiled Nagatitan Chaiyaphumensis, a colossal plant-eating dinosaur found in Thailand. This titan, the largest ever in Southeast Asia, roamed 113 million years ago. Its discovery sheds light on prehistoric ecosystems and the impact of a warmer Earth. Nagatitan's immense size offered protection from predators. This find adds a significant chapter to our understanding of ancient life.

Chester Zoo has been crowned the UK's best zoo by TripAdvisor, a significant achievement for the 130-acre site housing 30,000 animals. This conservation-focused charity, recognized for its global extinction prevention efforts, also ranked among Europe's top 10. Visitors lauded its extensive species, conservation work, and family-friendly amenities, including the new 'Heart of Africa' habitat and on-site luxury lodges.

A 75-year-old American millionaire and trophy hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after a sudden encounter with a herd of five elephants. While tracking a rare antelope, Dosio and his guide were charged by the elephants, resulting in Dosio being fatally trampled and his guide seriously injured. This incident highlights the potential danger of close encounters with these powerful animals.

Ancient Sahara was once a green land with rivers and lakes. Now, a new cave discovery shows this humid period ended suddenly. The Sahara transformed into a desert in just a few centuries. This rapid change forced people and animals to move. Evidence of this past life remains in rock art.

Asian and african elephants, though related, exhibit key differences. african elephants are larger with fan-shaped ears and tusks in both sexes, inhabiting savannas. Asian elephants are smaller, with rounded ears and tusks mainly in males, residing in Asian forests. Both face threats like habitat loss and poaching, requiring urgent conservation efforts. Their unique adaptations reflect their distinct environments.

A new study reveals alarming declines in African elephant populations, with savanna elephants down 70% and forest elephants down 90% since 1964. Poaching and habitat loss are the primary drivers, hitting northern and eastern Africa hardest. However, southern Africa offers hope, with conservation efforts leading to population increases in some areas.

A new study has revealed alarming decline in African elephant populations, with forest elephant numbers plummeting by 90% and savanna elephant populations by 70% over the past five decades. Factors like poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict are driving this decline, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts.

Shankar, a 26-year-old male African elephant in Delhi zoo, is in a state of "musth" and has injured himself and a keeper. Zoo officials are concerned that he may break free and suffer a cardiac arrest. Shankar's aggression has intensified, leading to the breaking of walls and chains. The zoo has restricted his movements and diet and is consulting experts for help. The "musth" phase, characterized by high aggression in male elephants, can last several months and vary from one animal to another.

It has for the first time been scientifically proven that the African elephant has the most powerful sense of smell in the entire animal kingdom.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday made it clear that an African male elephant gifted to India by the Zimbabwean government in 1998 will not be sent back. The court also asked Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to explore the possibility of importing a female South African elephant to give the pachyderm company.

Diamond city in the days to come will have its own little African Safari and people from across the world would come here to see african elephants, cheetahs, zebras and giraffes.

It has been scientifically proven that the African elephant has the most powerful sense of smell in the entire animal kingdom.

After suffering from arthritis for six years, a female African elephant died at Mysore Zoo on Monday.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Florida welcomes the first "second generation" African elephant calf named Corra, weighing "218 pounds". Corra's mother, Nadirah, was also born at the park in 2005. The calf's arrival is considered extra special as it is the first elephant calf to be born at Walt Disney World in seven years. Female african elephants frequently assist each other in raising their young, and Corra will soon meet her grandma, Donna, and her aunt, Stella.

The price of ivory in China has dropped sharply as the country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year, a leading elephant conservation group said in a new report on Wednesday.

World Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12, highlights the urgent need to protect these keystone species. Initiated in 2012, the day raises awareness about threats like poaching and habitat loss impacting African savanna, African forest, and Asian elephants. These magnificent creatures are vital for ecosystem health, shaping landscapes and dispersing seeds.

Elephants, the largest land mammals, possess remarkable intelligence and play crucial roles in their ecosystems. Distinguishable by ear shape, their versatile trunks and tusks aid in survival. They communicate through vibrations and possess exceptional memories. Sadly, African elephant populations have drastically declined due to poaching and habitat loss, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation.

Delhi's National Zoological Park has had its WAZA membership suspended due to concerns over the treatment of Shankar, a solitary African elephant gifted to India in 1996. WAZA requires the zoo to create a plan within six months to relocate Shankar or address welfare concerns. Failure to comply could lead to permanent membership termination. The zoo can appeal the decision within 60 days.

Delhi's National Zoological Park has been suspended by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums due to concerns over the treatment of an African elephant, Shankar, kept in chains since 2005. The zoo must either improve Shankar's welfare or relocate him within six months to avoid permanent termination of membership. The zoo can appeal the decision within 60 days.

Evolution is helping elephants to fight back against poachers.These animals are now being born with smaller tusks.

Nature fights back: Elephants evolving with smaller tusks 'to beat poaching'.

EW DELHI: The mysterious death of a five-year-old female African elephant on Monday morning has baffled the Delhi Zoo authorities. Vimbai, the baby elephant, was perfectly alright on Sunday. She had her regular intake of about five kg khichri and 20 to 25 kg of broad green leaves. ``But on Monday morning, a keeper found her lying unconscious,'' zoo director B S Bonal told The Times of India.