Botswana’s elephant conundrum
Elephant hunting is bitterly criticized — at least by Western NGOs. But in Botswana, home to 130,000 elephants, it's seen differently.…
‘World’s loneliest elephant’ Kaavan arrives in Cambodia, greeted by Cher
A 35-year-old elephant has been transferred to a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia after his miserable condition at an Islamabad zoo sparked a global outcry. American singer Cher campaigned for his freedom for…
Pregnant elephant dies in India after eating explosive fruit trap
A pregnant elephant was killed in India after eating fruit stuffed with explosives, officials said Wednesday, sparking outrage over the use of such traps to protect crops and homes. The wild elephant…
Kenya elephant sanctuary takes lead in hiring women
Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in northern Kenya is one of few reserves to employ women, elephant keepers. Here, in East Africa's first community-owned and run elephant sanctuary, workers rescue, rehabilitate and 'rewild' orphaned…
Thailand: The problems of elephant tourism
Nueng the elephant is an attraction for rides - though it's unlikely to be his choice. The 30 year old male is one of the elephants in the Maesa Elephant Camp in…
Botswana defends decision to lift elephant hunting ban
Botswana government fends off criticism over its decision to end a five year ban on elephant hunting saying it was only a suspension to see what was happening in their ecosystem, whilst…
Defending Nigeria’s last elephants against poachers
Nigeria's largest nature reserve is under threat, with poachers posing the greatest danger to the park's last remaining elephants.…
Defending Nigeria’s last elephants against poachers
Nigeria's largest nature reserve is under threat, with poachers posing the greatest danger to the park's last remaining elephants.…