Drought is forcing Namibian desert elephants to seek water near human settlements. But human encounters with the giant mammals frequently end in tragedies. Elephants are being shot, and their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modern Indian festivals (poorams) feature live elephants in elaborate processions. Animal advocacy groups are fighting for better ...

Messenger RNA vaccines aren’t just saving human lives—they are protecting elephants as well. In 2024, Tess, an elephant at the Houston Zoo, became the first to receive an mRNA vaccine developed by ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a British-born zoologist and conservationist who dedicated much of his life to protecting elephants, has died, his Save the Elephants group said Tuesday.

A viral video of a lone elephant standing in front of a JCB excavator to prevent tree clearing has sparked widespread emotional and critical reactions online. Many viewers see the act as a stark ...

THAILAND (KGO) -- You've probably heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. In this case, it takes a herd of elephants to protect a calf. YouTube video shows a group of elephants ...

NAIROBI, Kenya(AP) — Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved “super tusker” elephant whose long life in the wild came to symbolize the country's increasingly successful efforts to protect the ...