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Delhi Zoo's African Elephant Died Of Viral Infection, Reveals Post-Mortem
The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, died of a viral infection that affected his heart, its final post-mortem report has revealed.
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Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant Dies At 29, Probe Ordered
Shankar, the only African elephant at the Delhi Zoo, has died and an investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of death, officials said on Thursday.
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World Elephant Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Elephant Day 2025: The first World Elephant Day was observed on August 12, 2012, to highlight the plight of Asian and African elephants.
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Multi-Millionaire CEO, 39, Trampled To Death By Elephant At South African Game Reserve
Conradie, a well-known figure in South African eco-tourism, was trying to move the elephants out of a populated area when the deadly encounter occurred.
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Mexico's Top Court Orders Zoo To Improve Living Conditions For 'Ely' Elephant
Mexicos Supreme Court ruled that a zoo must enhance the well-being of an African elephant named Ely.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant "Freed From Chains" After Welfare Review
The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, walked freely in his enclosure after being released from chains on Friday, the Ministry of Environment said.
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350 Elephants Killed By Rare Bacteria In Botswana And Zimbabwe, Researchers Say
The sudden deaths of African elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 provoked considerable public interest and speculation.
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Namibia To Auction 170 Elephants Over Draught, Increased Population
Namibia has put 170 "high value" wild elephants up for sale due to drought and an increase in elephant numbers, the southern African country's environmental ministry said on Wednesday.
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Singapore Crushes Massive Ivory Haul On Eve Of World Elephant Day
Singapore began destroying nine tonnes of seized ivory Tuesday, the largest such action globally in recent years, including contraband tusks that came from more than 300 African elephants.
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Mass Elephants Deaths In This Part Of The World Baffle Scientists
The mysterious deaths of over 350 elephants in Botswana over a period of two months have perplexed scientists and researchers, reports say. The carcasses of the elephants are strewn around the northwest parts of the African nation. They bear no sign of injuries to indicate poaching.
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'My Sons Love Hunting, I Don't': Trump's Soft Spot For Elephants
Conservationists who have a visceral emotional reaction to words like "carbon emissions" and "TransCanada" and "Rick Perry" rarely find themselves closely allied with President Donald Trump's opinions on the proper stewardship of the planet.
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African Elephants 'Suffer Worst Decline In 25 Years'
Africa's elephant population has suffered its worst drop in 25 years, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said Sunday, blaming the plummeting numbers on poaching.
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Africa Elephant Census Reveals Dramatic Decline
The results of a three year aerial survey of Africa's elephants published on Thursday revealed a dramatic 30 per cent decline in savannah elephant populations, largely due to poaching.
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US Announces Near-Total Ban On African Elephant Ivory Trade
US authorities on Thursday announced a near-total ban on the trade of African elephant ivory, finalizing a years-long push to fight the poaching of the threatened animals.
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Delhi Zoo's African Elephant Died Of Viral Infection, Reveals Post-Mortem
The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, died of a viral infection that affected his heart, its final post-mortem report has revealed.
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Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant Dies At 29, Probe Ordered
Shankar, the only African elephant at the Delhi Zoo, has died and an investigation has been ordered to determine the cause of death, officials said on Thursday.
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World Elephant Day 2025: Date, History, Significance And All You Need To Know
World Elephant Day 2025: The first World Elephant Day was observed on August 12, 2012, to highlight the plight of Asian and African elephants.
-
Multi-Millionaire CEO, 39, Trampled To Death By Elephant At South African Game Reserve
Conradie, a well-known figure in South African eco-tourism, was trying to move the elephants out of a populated area when the deadly encounter occurred.
-
Mexico's Top Court Orders Zoo To Improve Living Conditions For 'Ely' Elephant
Mexicos Supreme Court ruled that a zoo must enhance the well-being of an African elephant named Ely.
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Giant Rats To Be Used To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade? Study Claims
The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.
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Delhi Zoo's Lone African Elephant "Freed From Chains" After Welfare Review
The Delhi zoo's lone African elephant, Shankar, walked freely in his enclosure after being released from chains on Friday, the Ministry of Environment said.
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350 Elephants Killed By Rare Bacteria In Botswana And Zimbabwe, Researchers Say
The sudden deaths of African elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 provoked considerable public interest and speculation.
-
Namibia To Auction 170 Elephants Over Draught, Increased Population
Namibia has put 170 "high value" wild elephants up for sale due to drought and an increase in elephant numbers, the southern African country's environmental ministry said on Wednesday.
-
Singapore Crushes Massive Ivory Haul On Eve Of World Elephant Day
Singapore began destroying nine tonnes of seized ivory Tuesday, the largest such action globally in recent years, including contraband tusks that came from more than 300 African elephants.
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Mass Elephants Deaths In This Part Of The World Baffle Scientists
The mysterious deaths of over 350 elephants in Botswana over a period of two months have perplexed scientists and researchers, reports say. The carcasses of the elephants are strewn around the northwest parts of the African nation. They bear no sign of injuries to indicate poaching.
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'My Sons Love Hunting, I Don't': Trump's Soft Spot For Elephants
Conservationists who have a visceral emotional reaction to words like "carbon emissions" and "TransCanada" and "Rick Perry" rarely find themselves closely allied with President Donald Trump's opinions on the proper stewardship of the planet.
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African Elephants 'Suffer Worst Decline In 25 Years'
Africa's elephant population has suffered its worst drop in 25 years, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said Sunday, blaming the plummeting numbers on poaching.
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Africa Elephant Census Reveals Dramatic Decline
The results of a three year aerial survey of Africa's elephants published on Thursday revealed a dramatic 30 per cent decline in savannah elephant populations, largely due to poaching.
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US Announces Near-Total Ban On African Elephant Ivory Trade
US authorities on Thursday announced a near-total ban on the trade of African elephant ivory, finalizing a years-long push to fight the poaching of the threatened animals.
