New study reveals oldest signs of elephant butchery at Olduvai Gorge
Early Humans and Elephants: A Surprising Relationship Elephants are cherished by many today, but a new study indicates that early humans engaged in the hunting of elephants nearly two million years ago, primarily for survival. This spring, researchers published an article in the journal eLife that uncovers what they claim to be “the earliest direct […]
Elephant Fire becomes California’s second-biggest wildfire of 2026.
Massive Wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada A significant wildfire has erupted in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, quickly becoming one of the largest fires in the state this year. The Elephant Fire, located in Sierra County, has scorched over 12,300 acres since it was first reported on Saturday afternoon, just north of Royalton in […]
Bronx Zoo could relocate its last elephant ‘Patty’ to a sanctuary in Tennessee, according to a report.
Possible Relocation of Bronx Zoo Elephant There are discussions about the last elephants at the Bronx Zoo potentially moving to a wildlife sanctuary in Tennessee, as reported recently. The zoo is weighing the option of relocating Patti, a 57-year-old Asian elephant, following the recent euthanasia of another elephant, Happy, who was 55 and had been […]
11-year-old boy discovers a 1.8 million-year-old elephant tooth on a beach in England
Ancient Discovery on UK Beach Recently, an 11-year-old boy in the UK stumbled upon something quite extraordinary while at the beach. He found a tooth belonging to an ancient elephant species that roamed the Earth around 1.8 million years ago. Charlie Orchard Lyle made this remarkable find on East Lane Beach in Bawsey, near Ipswich, […]
Bronx Zoo’s Happy the Elephant put to sleep
Bronx Zoo Elephant Happy Euthanized at Age 55 Happy, an elephant at the Bronx Zoo who contributed significantly to our understanding of animal behavior and was involved in an animal rights lawsuit, has been euthanized at the age of 55, as announced by the zoo on Wednesday. The Asian elephant was put to sleep on […]
Outbreak of bird flu in elephant seals of the California Bay Area
Avian Influenza Outbreak in California’s Bay Area A significant outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has recently emerged in California’s Bay Area, leading to numerous wildlife casualties and the closure of a well-known nature site. This troubling situation started at Año Nuevo State Park, roughly 80 miles south of San Francisco. The H5N1 avian […]
First Asian elephant calf born at the National Zoo after a 25-year wait
New Baby Elephant Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo Washington, D.C. has welcomed a very special new resident: a baby Asian elephant. The little one, born early Monday morning at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, represents the first such birth there in about 25 years, according to zoo officials. Weighing in at 308 pounds and standing 38.5 […]
Killing Elephant Continues to Attack People in Tourist Area, Official Reports
Elephant Kills Tourist in Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park A wild male elephant, known as Prey Oyewan, killed a tourist in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, on Monday. This incident marks the third fatality linked to the same elephant. The deceased was identified as Jirathachai Jirapatboonyatorn, a 65-year-old Thai man. He was trampled while walking […]
Elephant on a Rampage Takes the Lives of Almost 20 People in India Over 10 Days
Nearly 20 lives were lost and 15 people sustained injuries during a 10-day rampage by a large bull elephant across several towns in eastern India. Local residents were left climbing trees and sleeping on rooftops to avoid the animal. The trouble began on New Year’s Day when a single-tusked male elephant first struck in Bandijari […]
Affordable White Elephant gifts under $25 that everyone will want to take
Unique White Elephant Gift Ideas for Under $25 It’s that time of year again when people gather for the whimsical White Elephant gift exchange. This tradition isn’t really about giving thoughtful presents; it’s all about finding the most amusing and bizarre gift possible. The rules? Simple. Bring a wrapped gift, keep it within a budget, […]