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Paul Barton plays piano to soothe ailing, blind elephants at Thailand sanctuary

Elephants World, a haven of sanctuary, was set up on the banks of the river Kwai to give these retired working…

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Adorable baby elephant gets caught eating sugar cane—hides behind telephone pole

A cheeky baby elephant has become a viral sensation for trying to hide behind a narrow pole after locals in Thailand…

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Elephant baby boom in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park — 140 Born (including Rare Twins)

A combination of good rainfall and a drop in tourism due to lockdowns has led to the birth of 140 baby…

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US Marine veterans form ‘VETPAW’ to combat wildlife poachers in Africa

These post 9/11 veterans are part of a group called VETPAW—Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife—on a mission to help save…

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Singapore set to ban domestic trade in elephant ivory

From September 2021, Singapore will ban local sales of ivory, removing a key end-market for the valuable material.

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One of Africa’s largest wildlife reserves marks a year without elephant poaching

Mozambique’s Niassa Reserve marks first year without confirmed elephant kill, claim conservationists.

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Rhino population in Tanzania up 1,000% say government after crackdown on poaching

Endangered rhino and elephant numbers on the rise after crackdown on poaching, says Tanzania, however experts suspect animals may have been…

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Thanks to Yao Ming the slaughter of sharks for their fins is down 80%

The former NBA star has helped curb China’s consumption of shark fin soup with a campaign of adverts and documentaries exposing…

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18 extraordinary elephant facts and why these gentle giants need our help

Eighteen extraordinary elephant facts and why these fascinating creatures need our protection.

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One woman’s dream to end elephant suffering grew into a nature park where the animals roam free

After hearing the screams of working elephants, Sangdeaun "Lek" Chailert resolved to become Thailand's Elephant Protector.

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Paul Barton plays piano to soothe ailing, blind elephants at Thailand sanctuary

Adorable baby elephant gets caught eating sugar cane—hides behind telephone pole

Elephant baby boom in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park — 140 Born (including Rare Twins)

US Marine veterans form ‘VETPAW’ to combat wildlife poachers in Africa

Singapore set to ban domestic trade in elephant ivory

One of Africa’s largest wildlife reserves marks a year without elephant poaching

Rhino population in Tanzania up 1,000% say government after crackdown on poaching

Thanks to Yao Ming the slaughter of sharks for their fins is down 80%

18 extraordinary elephant facts and why these gentle giants need our help

One woman’s dream to end elephant suffering grew into a nature park where the animals roam free

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