• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 9th, 2015
Elephants Almost Never Get Cancer, and Researchers Now Know Why

Elephants Almost Never Get Cancer, and Researchers Now Know Why

The find could help fight cancer in humans

500,000 Years Ago, Our Ancestors Butchered and Ate Elephants

500,000 Years Ago, Our Ancestors Butchered and Ate Elephants

Ancient stone tools recently unearthed in Israel have traces of elephant fat on them, anthropologists say

New INTERPOL Unit Will Fight Ivory and Rhino Horn Trafficking

New INTERPOL Unit Will Fight Ivory and Rhino Horn Trafficking

The INTERPOL's new environmental unit was officially launched this past Tuesday, is based in Nairobi, Kenya

Far Cry 4 Video Reveals Awesome Destruction Power of Elephants

Far Cry 4 Video Reveals Awesome Destruction Power of Elephants

Gamers can use them to attack enemies or to move around

Experts: To Save Elephants, All Ivory Markets Must Close

Experts: To Save Elephants, All Ivory Markets Must Close

Specialists say there is no way to both legally trade ivory and protect these animals

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 15th, 2014
13,400-Year-Old Ancient Elephant Remains Unearthed in North America

13,400-Year-Old Ancient Elephant Remains Unearthed in North America

Evidence indicates that early humans used to hunt these animals and feed on them

40% of the African Elephants Living in Captivity Are Obese

40% of the African Elephants Living in Captivity Are Obese

Researchers warn that obese elephants are more vulnerable to heart disease, arthritis

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 9th, 2014
China to Spend $100M (€72M) on Protecting Africa's Elephants

China to Spend $100M (€72M) on Protecting Africa's Elephants

The money will serve to support anti-poaching campaigns, media reports say

11 Elephant Killers Arrested in Sumatra, Indonesia

11 Elephant Killers Arrested in Sumatra, Indonesia

The 11 people are said to be responsible for the death of a Sumatran elephant

Watch: Elephants Jump Ball, Are Probably Looking to Assassinate It

Watch: Elephants Jump Ball, Are Probably Looking to Assassinate It

The video was shot at the Elephant Nature Park in Thailand's Chiang Mai province

Survey: People in NY Are in Favor of a Permanent State Ban on Ivory Sales

Survey: People in NY Are in Favor of a Permanent State Ban on Ivory Sales

About 80% of NY voters would support such a ban, the WCS maintains

Watch: Kenya's Maasai Mara Is a True Haven for Wildlife

Watch: Kenya's Maasai Mara Is a True Haven for Wildlife

WWF video shows how many creatures inhabit this reserve in Kenya

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 12th, 2014
Australian Model Miranda Kerr Donates $100,000 (€72,125) to Save Elephants

Australian Model Miranda Kerr Donates $100,000 (€72,125) to Save Elephants

The money was offered to the founder of Friends of the Asian Elephant in Thailand

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 11th, 2014
Elephants Can Tell Which Humans Are a Threat

Elephants Can Tell Which Humans Are a Threat

They are able to recognize the voices of potential enemies

Elephants Are Capable of Reassuring One Another

Elephants Are Capable of Reassuring One Another

This behavior has rarely been observed in animals before

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 13th, 2014
The World Lost 65% of Its Forest Elephants in Just 12 Years

The World Lost 65% of Its Forest Elephants in Just 12 Years

Forest elephants don't live in the open, are therefore more difficult to monitor

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 1st, 2014
Elephant Weight Loss Camp Could Soon Open in California, US

Elephant Weight Loss Camp Could Soon Open in California, US

The proposed camp is intended to help overweight elephants get back in shape

 
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