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The founder of Brazil's first elephant sanctuary, Scott Blais, challenges traditional zoo practices and advocates for alternative models of animal care.

The Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, located in Mato Grosso, offers a natural and spacious environment for elephants formerly kept in captivity, providing them with care and the chance to engage in natural behaviors.

Janet Easton, a retired British teacher, was tragically killed by an elephant while on a safari in Zambia.

Two tourists were killed during a safari in Zambia when they were trampled by an elephant, which was reportedly defending its calf.

An elephant got trapped under a railway barrier in India.

An elephant narrowly escapes a dangerous situation.

An elephant was spotted emerging from underneath a railway barrier in India, captivating onlookers.

The article discusses the complex issue of animals in dining environments, particularly focusing on the challenges and perceptions of having living animals, like dogs or pests, in restaurants.

A hiker is embarking on a non-stop journey from Šiauliai to Vilnius to raise awareness for autism and support children with autism spectrum disorders.

A young man in Odisha survived a wild elephant attack, which locals consider miraculous.

The article discusses the significance of Chaitra Navratri in Hinduism and the beliefs surrounding Goddess Durga's mode of transport during the festival.

The article discusses the alarming trends in private investment funds, highlighting fears of potential financial crises due to investor withdrawals amid the risks associated with funded companies.

An elephant caused significant damage to a Michelin-starred restaurant in Thailand during a nighttime visit that was recorded on camera.

Politician Trygve Slagsvold Vedum expresses concerns that opening controversial areas for oil and gas exploration could lead to significant backlash.

The article discusses the recent Munich Security Conference, where European leaders expressed the need for greater security autonomy from the United States amidst growing skepticism towards U.S. leadership.

Psychologist Indrek Linnuste emphasizes the importance of recognizing patients' personal beliefs and spirituality in medical practices.

A young southern elephant seal was spotted resting on the beach of Barra de Santo Antônio in the North Coast of Alagoas, Brazil.

A new baby elephant has been born at the Copenhagen Zoo, born naturally and without human intervention.

Henry, the largest known elephant, was shot by big-game hunter Josef Fenikövi in 1955 and is now a display at The Smithsonian.

This article discusses the story of Henry, the largest known elephant, and its legacy since being taxidermied and displayed at The Smithsonian.

A Colombian Senate candidate, who campaigned disguised as a 'white elephant' for anti-corruption, won with 121,000 votes after revealing his identity two days before the election.

A recent incident in Thailand highlights the dangers of human-wildlife interactions as an elephant nicknamed Oiyuan caused fatalities near a national park, raising concerns over wildlife management and conservation efforts.

Werner Herzog's new documentary, 'Ghost Elephants', explores the elusive ghost elephants of Lisima in Angola, highlighting their potential link to the legendary elephant Henry.

A woman's prank involving an injured elephant in Namibia ended tragically when she was trampled after pulling the animal's tail, raising anger and condemnation on social media.

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan is released after spending 35 years shackled alone in Islamabad's Marghazar Zoo.

An elephant at a French zoo has given birth to an unusually large calf, raising concerns and drawing attention to the animal's welfare.

A photograph capturing baby elephant seals learning to swim has won the '2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year' award, highlighting the resilience of this species.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in seven northern elephant seal pups in Santa Cruz, California, marking the first occurrence of the virus in these marine mammals.

A photo of Southern elephant seal pups won the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing their playful nature and the artistry behind the shot.

A bird flu outbreak has killed over 30 elephant seal pups in California, prompting the closure of seal-viewing areas at Año Nuevo state park.

An incident during a religious festival in Thrissur, Kerala, where a pet elephant attacked a young man, has raised safety concerns and prompted a heightened security presence.

A domestic elephant attacked a young man during a religious festival in Thrissur, Kerala, leaving him seriously injured.

A recent summit in Washington aimed to reshape Europe's natural gas supply infrastructure, positioning Greece as a potential key hub in the region's energy landscape.

The article discusses the challenges and responsibilities of elephant breeding in zoos, featuring insights from Arne Lawrenz, the director of the Wuppertal Zoo in Germany.

An elephant bone from the time of Hannibal was discovered in Spain, shedding light on historical interactions between ancient cultures.

The article provides a delicious recipe for making spicy elephant foot yam pickle, which enhances the flavor of even boring meals.

Researchers in Spain have discovered a 2,200-year-old elephant bone in Andalusia, potentially linking the ancient Carthaginian war strategies to archaeological findings.

In Jharkhand, attacks by elephants have resulted in 23 deaths over the past two weeks, prompting a vigorous debate in the assembly regarding increased compensation and strategies to reduce human-elephant conflict.

A recently discovered 2,200-year-old elephant bone in Córdoba, Spain, may provide direct evidence of the use of war elephants by Hannibal during the Second Punic War.

In a political debate during the Bihar assembly session regarding the Home Department budget, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chowdhary criticized MP Pappu Yadav, alluding to his interference in police matters.

The Kronberg fire department assisted in the rescue of Lilak, a 55-year-old elephant, after she fell and needed to be lifted back up at the Opel Zoo.

Firefighters in Kronberg have assisted in rescuing animals, including lifting an elephant named Lilak back on her feet after a fall.

Doctors are revealing harrowing effects of nicotine pouches, particularly affecting women, amid growing evidence of their negative health impacts.

An Oslo woman strongly criticized the press regarding its coverage of her case related to Marius Borg Høiby, emphasizing the burden on victims of such media scrutiny.

A recent discovery of an elephant foot bone in Spain may provide evidence for Hannibal's historic crossing of the Alps with war elephants.

A marble elephant statue designed by baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini has been damaged in Rome, with its left tusk found broken at the base of the monument.

The famous elephant statue by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome's Piazza della Minerva has lost another tusk, prompting an investigation into whether the damage was due to vandalism, an accident, or weather conditions.

Czech scientists are exploring the possibility of reviving the mammoth or cloning its close relative, the woolly elephant, for potential ecological benefits.

A tusk of the iconic elephant sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome's Minerva Square was found broken, prompting an investigation into the cause of the damage.

Archaeologists in southern Spain have discovered an elephant bone fragment that could provide the first concrete evidence of Hannibal's war elephants traversing Europe in ancient times.