Elephant

Michael Jackson's Pet Elephant Escapes Zoo, "Moonwalks" Back To Enclosure

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday June 19, 2018

The late Michael Jackson's former elephant Ali briefly escaped from his enclosure at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Florida yesterday.

Dudhwa Elephant Born On The Day Of Important Kargil Victory Passes Away

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 17, 2018

An elephant in Dudhwa National Park, born on the day the Indian Army captured Batalik top in 1999 during the Kargil conflict is no more, forest officials said.

Elderly Villager Trampled By Elephants In Jharkhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 15, 2018

An elderly villager was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Bandhdih village in Ghatsila sub-division of East Singhbhum district this morning, forest official said.

Woman Gives Birth Under Culvert In Odisha, Elephant Destroyed Her House

India News | Edited by Debanish Achom (with inputs from ANI) | Tuesday May 8, 2018

An elephant destroyed her house six months ago. She was pregnant then, and was left with no roof above her head. Months later, she gave birth to a baby under a dirty culvert where she herself and the newborn could have contracted life-threatening infections

Ailing Elephant, Allowed To Be Euthanized, Dies Naturally

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 22, 2018

A 42-year old ailing temple elephant died a natural death Saturday, days after the Madras High Court allowed euthanasia if it would be cruel to keep the animal alive.

Elephant-Shaped Hedges Are Helping One UK Man Raise Money For Charity

Offbeat | Friday April 20, 2018

London-based architect Tim Bushe has found a novel way to attract funds for charity that is looking after his ailing sister and others.

Angry Elephant Destroys House In Chhattisgarh As Residents Look On

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Wednesday April 18, 2018

Terrifying footage captured in Chhattisgarh shows the moment a wild elephant went on a rampage and destroyed a house as helpless residents looked on. The incident took place in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur.

Four Elephants Killed Instantly After Speeding Train Hits Them In Odisha

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee with inputs from agencies | Monday April 16, 2018

Four elephants were killed after a speeding train hit them near a level crossing in Bagadihi Forest Range area in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on Monday. The elephants were crossing the railway track, which is a designated elephant corridor, on the Howrah-Mumbai line, said Assistant Conservator of Forests PK Dhal.

Watch: Curious Wild Elephant Walks Around City, Approaches Houses

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday April 10, 2018

Residents of downtown Simao in Pu'er City, China, were shocked on Saturday night when they saw a young elephant wandering around their neighbourhood.

Watch: Elephants Lifted By Crane Off Highway After Truck Flips Over

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday April 3, 2018

An elephant died and two others were injured on Monday when a circus truck carrying the jumbos crashed on a Spanish highway. The accident prompted an elaborate rescue after the animals tipped onto the road. Photos and videos posted on social media show the elephants roaming freely on the highway and even grazing on grass growing on the side of it. ...

Indira Gandhi Chose 'Hand' Symbol Over Elephant, Bicycle, Reveals Book

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 1, 2018

When Indira Gandhi chose the 'panja' (Hand) over an elephant and a bicycle, few would have thought that a possibility would emerge almost 40 years later of the three symbols joining hands.

12 Injured At Kerala's Sabarimala Temple After Elephant Carrying Priest Atop Runs Amok

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday March 31, 2018

It was a chaotic scene at Kerala's famous Sabarimala temple on Friday morning after an elephant carrying a priest ran amok. The elephant suddenly became uncontrollable amidst the chants of a sea of devotees and left 12 of them injured, including the 36-year-old priest who was sitting atop.

Watch: Karnataka Elephant Filmed 'Smoking'. What It Was Actually Doing

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Friday March 23, 2018

The astonishing video shows an elephant picking up something from the burnt forest floor and 'smoking' it. The incident took place in Karnataka's Nagarahole National Park.

Yuzvendra Chahal Pays A Visit To Elephant Rescue Centre

Wednesday March 21, 2018

Chahal also visited the Agra Bear Rescue Facility run by Wildlife SOS that is home to rehabilitated sloth bears.

Video: Baby Elephant Rescued From 10-Foot Water Tank In Coimbatore

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Saturday March 17, 2018

In the early hours of Thursday, officials from the forest department rescued an elephant calf that had fallen into a water tank in Coimbatore.