After decades of life in the circus, Nosey the elephant tastes freedom November 17, 2017 Nosey is free. At least, for now. Nosey was a captive, solitary African elephant forced to tour the United States circus circuit for decades… Continue Reading
Donald Trump brings back sport hunting for elephants in Zimbabwe, move deemed “reprehensible” by conservation groups November 16, 2017 Nov. 17 Update: U.S. President Trump backtracks, posting this tweet. Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all… Continue Reading
“Jumbo” rescue mission saves elephant lost at sea off Sri Lanka July 21, 2017 It was an incredible rescue — and an even more impressive act of compassion. The Sri Lanka Navy stepped in to save an elephant… Continue Reading
Friday Fun: Elephants run to greet new baby rescued elephant June 2, 2017 It’s taken a while for orphaned elephant Dok Geaw to feel comfortable around other elephants. Dok Geaw was orphaned at the age of four… Continue Reading
Tributes and scorn for big game hunter killed after being crushed by elephant he fatally shot May 23, 2017 In news reporting, we call this newsworthy because it’s ironic. A big game hunter who makes his living from being a hunting guide was… Continue Reading
Thursday Throw Down: Battling ostriches get fight broken up by elephant March 9, 2017 Travel adventurers Bob Scott and his family came across a scene at Tarangire in Tanzania in 2011 when they found two ostriches battling it… Continue Reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger takes on poachers after elephant encounter in South Africa June 2, 2016 It turns out The Terminator is no match for an elephant. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently marvelled at an elephant sighting while on safari in South Africa…. Continue Reading
Conservationists outraged after big tusker elephant shot in Zimbabwe by German hunter October 18, 2015 Apparently the worldwide outrage over the death of Cecil the lion has had no impact on the sport hunting community. A German hunter has… Continue Reading
Is this the face of an Ivory Smuggling Queen? October 9, 2015 Anti-poaching investigators have caught what activists are calling the most important ivory traffickers ever arrested, a Chinese national who may have been responsible for… Continue Reading
See what happens when giant mirrors are set up in the wilderness August 5, 2015 A French photographer has embarked on a fascinating experiment. Xavier Hubert-Brierre has set up huge mirrors in the African jungle of Gabon complete with… Continue Reading
