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Like Us, Elephants Have Names Too!
A groundbreaking study on African elephant communication has revealed that elephants, like humans, use ‘names’ to address each other.
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The Elephant Queen: How a wildlife documentary inspired rural Kenya
Powerful, award-winning nature films like ‘The Elephant Queen’ have the potential to reshape attitudes and garner support for elephants in rural communities, according to a new study.
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Hot testicles may hold secret to anti-cancer genes
A ground-breaking study published today (June 27) in the prestigious journal, Trends in Ecology & Evolution, unveils an intriguing connection between hot testicles and the evolution of potent anti-cancer genes in elephants.
Rare footage shows forest elephant fleeing bee sounds
Rare, ‘one-in-a-million’ footage of a critically endangered wild forest elephant fleeing from a technologically generated bee sound, has been captured by a wildlife camera trap in remote Liberia, western Africa.
Elephants choose direct path to favourite food
As human-elephant conflict continues to rise across Africa, researchers are searching for new ways to keep a watchful eye on wild African elephants, even looking to space for guidance.
Tusk Conservation Award announces 2022 shortlist
At the historic Hampton Court Palace on Tuesday 1st November, Africa's conservation luminaries will be honoured at the 2022 Tusk Conservation Awards.
Orphaning stunts growth in African Elephants
NEWS RELEASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) – Orphaned animals of several mammal species suffer socially and physiologically, and even if their mother dies after weaning, they may have lower survival than non-orphans. One...
STE launches Human-Elephant Conflict Toolbox
New manual of ‘tried and tested’ elephant deterrents introduces sustainable methods for farmers to protect their property and farms from elephants Kenya, August 12, 2022. As human-elephant conflict increases across Africa, farmers need...
Smelly repellent successfully deters crop raiding elephants
Trials conducted in Uganda and Kenya by WildAid and Save the Elephants showed the smelly repellent, made from locally sourced ingredients, significantly reduced elephant crop-raiding. A new “smelly elephant repellent” made...
No rest for new elephant mothers
New study reveals elephant babies are able to keep up with the herd straight after birth Wednesday April 20, 2022. Elephant herds do not slow down for mothers who've just given birth, according to new research from an international team led...
Rare elephant twins alive in northern Kenya!
Samburu, Kenya. A pair of rare newborn elephant twins have survived a drought and beaten the odds thanks to the excellent skills of their mother, a wild African female elephant called Bora. The miracle twins were first discovered in Samburu...
Rare elephant twins born in Samburu
Samburu, Kenya. Rare elephant twins have been born in Samburu National Reserve, Northern Kenya. The discovery was made by guides from the luxury eco-camp, Elephant Watch Camp (EWC) on Sunday morning (January 16). The guides at EWC are trained by...