elephants

A heartwarming photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip feeding an elephant named Donna at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has captured public imagination. The image, taken during the opening of a new elephant care centre, showcased a rare, informal glimpse of the royals' affection for animals, highlighting a moment of simple, relatable human-animal interaction amidst a serious conservation effort.

Once labeled a dangerous menace, the wild elephant known as E-5 was found wandering aimlessly, exhibiting signs of severe stress after losing its herd. Animal experts who had previously deemed E-5 a threat were surprised when a compassionate connection developed with Rama, a trained camp elephant.

A 22-year-old woman was tragically killed in an elephant attack while harvesting wheat with her family near Bedal Tangratoli village. The elephant suddenly emerged from the forest, attacking Pratima Oraon despite her husband's escape. She was rushed to a health center but succumbed to her injuries.

Odisha has witnessed a disturbing surge in elephant poaching, with 117 tusks seized between 2020-21 and February 2026. Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts are hotspots for these seizures. Experts highlight the urgent need for a dedicated elephant protection force to combat professional poachers and address the alarming decline in elephant populations, particularly in the Similipal landscape.

A sub-adult elephant was discovered dead in the Dhobari forest area, likely due to natural causes after becoming entangled in dense creepers. Forest officials suspect the animal died from starvation and dehydration over several days. No signs of injury, poisoning, or foul play were found on the 12-15 year old elephant.

A South African court is set to decide the fate of three elephants in a Johannesburg zoo, with animal welfare groups arguing they are depressed and need relocation. Citing the elephants' complex social needs and limited enclosure, advocates claim the state is failing its duty to ensure their well-being.

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