Raju's story is one of the most widely shared elephant rescues in India. According to the animal welfare group that freed him, he spent most of his life in chains, used by his owners to beg from tourists, until a night-time rescue moved him to a sanctuary. Here is what has been reported, and what remains unconfirmed. A Life in Captivity Reports say Raju was taken from the … [Read more...] about Raju the Elephant: Chained for Decades, Then Rescued — What We Know
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Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
A Russian photographer is facing intense backlash after an elephant she painted bright pink for a controversial photo shoot in India died several months later, reigniting debate over the use of animals in commercial photography. Photographer Julia Buruleva, 47, became the focus of widespread criticism after images from the project resurfaced following the death of the … [Read more...] about Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
Calm elephant approaches vets’ truck – when they look closely they realize the grave danger
When veterinarians in Zimbabwe set out to look for an injured elephant, they expected a long search. Instead, the elephant calmly walked up to their truck. Here is what AWARE Trust Zimbabwe reported about the rescue of the elephant they named "Pretty Boy," and what remains unknown. Mana Pools: A Refuge for Wildlife Mana Pools National Park in northern Zimbabwe is a UNESCO … [Read more...] about Calm elephant approaches vets’ truck – when they look closely they realize the grave danger
Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Most newly rescued elephants take weeks to trust their surroundings enough to lie down. Grandma Somboon, who spent more than eight decades working for humans, did it almost at once. A Lifetime of Work Somboon is an Asian elephant estimated to be 87 years old. According to Save Elephant Foundation and Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, she was taken from the forest as a … [Read more...] about Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest