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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.

Riga's vice-mayor Edvards Ratnieks announced his commitment to bringing elephants back to the Riga Zoo during a press conference discussing the merger of the zoo with 'Rīgas meži' and the need for a flagship animal to attract visitors.

The article discusses the proposal for new voting urns as part of electoral reform in Mexico.

Elye Wahi, the Nice striker, officially joins the Ivory Coast national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup after previously hesitating to represent the country.

New findings indicate that Neanderthals in Europe hunted the giant Palaeoloxodon antiquus elephants during the Pleistocene period.

The Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has welcomed three Asian elephants from Malaysia for the first time in eight years.

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

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.

Cristina Lain, known as Tina, the director of Upemba National Park, narrowly escaped an armed assault, which highlights the ongoing dangers faced by wildlife conservationists in the region.

Werner Herzog's latest documentary 'Ghost Elephants' explores deeper themes beyond just the search for the largest elephants in Angola.

A new criminal group known as 'tokuryu' is emerging in Japan, replacing traditional yakuza bosses as legal pressures suffocate the older mafia structures.

The Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest aircraft, was capable of transporting 250 tonnes of cargo and was destroyed during the Ukraine conflict.

In Sri Lanka, where the largest population of Asian elephants resides, drivers are resorting to feeding elephants to clear blocked roads caused by these animals.

A 2,200-year-old bone discovered near Córdoba, Spain, may provide the first direct archaeological evidence of war elephants used by Carthaginian general Hannibal.

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

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.

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

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.

A herd of wild elephants attacked a village in eastern India, resulting in the death of six people, including a baby.

A recent archaeological discovery in Spain may provide evidence supporting Hannibal's military campaign during the Second Punic War.

The Mato Grosso Secretary of the Environment has lifted the ban on the Elephants Sanctuary Brazil to accept new animals, stating no sanitary risks at the facility following a technical assessment.

A discovered elephant leg bone in Spain may be the first concrete evidence of the use of war elephants by the Carthaginian general Hannibal.

Researchers have found evidence suggesting that Hannibal employed war elephants during his military campaigns against Rome.

Archaeologists may have discovered a bone from one of Hannibal's elephants over 2,000 years after they famously crossed the Alps.

Thailand has initiated a vaccination program for wild elephants to curb human-elephant conflicts fueled by encroaching human populations.

Indonesia and Thailand have adopted different strategies to address the growing conflict between humans and elephants, with Indonesia using electric fences and Thailand testing a birth control vaccine for wild elephants.

The Brazilian Elephant Sanctuary in Chapada dos Guimarães has been granted permission to accept new elephants after a health risk assessment by authorities concluded there was no threat to animal health.

A herd of elephants in India caused tragedy by rampaging through a village, resulting in the deaths of a three-month-old baby and five others.

Thailand has initiated a program to vaccinate wild elephants with a contraceptive vaccine to mitigate the increasing conflicts between humans and elephants.

A new study reveals that the whisker-like vibrissae on elephant trunks enhance their tactile sensitivity and complement their vision.

A herd of wild elephants attacked a village in Hazaribagh, killing six people, including four family members and a one-and-a-half-year-old girl.

Researchers in a study published in 'Science' have uncovered the unique properties of the whiskers on elephant trunks that allow them to combine strength and delicacy.

Elephants possess a remarkable ability to perform fine motor tasks with their trunks, which is attributed to the thousands of sensitive hair receptors they have.

A man died in Zambia after a crocodile attacked him while he was fleeing from a herd of elephants.

A study explores how coffee processed through an elephant's digestion contributes to its unique flavor and appeal.

An eight-month-old elephant calf at Opel Zoo in Kronberg is thriving under the care of its mother and aunt, showcasing playful traits and quickly gaining weight since its birth.

The Psychiatry Foundation is auctioning 30 artistically decorated elephants to raise awareness about mental illness as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.

A 52-year-old fisherman was killed by a crocodile in eastern Zambia while fleeing from a herd of elephants, according to police reports.

A hunter in Zambia tragically ended up in the jaws of a crocodile while fleeing from a herd of elephants.

A wild bull elephant at Khao Yai National Park in Thailand has killed a tourist for the third time, raising safety concerns.

The Tanzanian government is implementing various technologies, including electric fencing, to protect communities near national parks from dangerous wildlife, especially elephants.

The article reflects on the complex character of convicted fraudster Mikuláš Vareha, highlighting a personal connection to him despite his criminal actions involving significant financial scams.

Gaea Schoeters discusses her novel 'The Gift,' where an African president sends 20,000 elephants to Germany, during a conversation with Elena Witzeck in Frankfurt.

The Ivory Coast aims to progress far in the Africa Cup without a major star like Salah or Mané, and they might also pose a challenge to the German national team next summer.