02
Nov
An elephant that speaks Korean?
The elephant ‘invented a whole new way of making sounds’ so as to communicate with its human companions.
02
Nov
An elephant that speaks Korean?
The elephant ‘invented a whole new way of making sounds’ so as to communicate with its human companions.
27
Sep
When baby elephant Themba’s mother died, the veterinary team at Shamwari Game Reserve hoped another elephant would adopt the orphan, but none would allow him to suckle. The team took the baby elephant in, giving him constant care and attention, but Themba was too distressed to eat. Fearing he would starve to death, the team introduced him to Albert, a sheep from a nearby farm, hoping he could provide companionship. Although there was some initial tension, the two quickly became inseparable — and Themba finally started eating.
16 unlikely animal friendships
19
Jun
Surgery prepares elephant for possible contact lenses
The 38-year-old African elephant at North Carolina Zoo has undergone two surgeries for cataracts.
16
May
Rare elephant found dead in Indonesia
A critically-endangered Sumatran elephant has been found dead in Indonesia, the second death from suspected poisoning within a month.
04
May
Elephant makes musical debut with harmonica, horns
Shanthi the pachyderm musical prodigy performs impromptu concerts at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Watch a video of this gifted elephant and listen to her musical talents.
11
May
Group claims elephant in Witherspoon film was abused
Tai, the elephant in the drama ‘Water for Elephants,’ was abused by its trainers, according to Animal Defenders International, which is urging a boycott of the movie.
06
Apr
20,000 customers leave GoDaddy.com in response to elephant shooting
Rival Namecheap.com donates $20,000 to Save the Elephants as customers switch.
04
Apr
Bob Parsons, CEO of GoDaddy.com, traveled to Zimbabwe for his second annual hunt of what he calls “problem elephants.”Parsons and his team — most wearing GoDaddy baseball caps — tracked and killed an elephant, before posting a video of the event. Parsons poses with the dead elephant, and villagers arrive in droves to carve the carcass for meat.
