They blocked off the road after realizing what this elephant was carrying with its trunk. Elephants are very special creatures. During years of extensive research and observation, scientists have discovered that elephants’ mourning pattern is very similar to that of humans. Speaking to National Geographic, George Wittemyer, a Colorado State University … [Read more...] about They Blocked Off The Road After Realizing What This Elephant Was Carrying With Its Trunk
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A Labrador Retriever Befriends an Orphaned Elephant and Teaches Him to Play Fetch
Bubbles, an African Elephant, and Bella, a black Labrador, provided us with the opportunity to witness the sweetest animal relationship we've seen in a long time. Their friendship is unrivaled! The two residents (Bella and Bubbles) of Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina, have become best friends and are frequently spotted playing fetch in the water. Bubbles is one … [Read more...] about A Labrador Retriever Befriends an Orphaned Elephant and Teaches Him to Play Fetch
Poacher Killed by Elephant Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa
During an event in South Africa's Kruger National Park, a rhino poacher is alleged to have been mauled by an elephant and subsequently eaten by a pride of lions. According to police brigadier Leonard Hlathi, officers received information that a group of men went into the park on 1 April to hunt rhino, "when suddenly an elephant attacked and killed one of them." "His … [Read more...] about Poacher Killed by Elephant Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa
After a Day of Hard Work and Heat, an Elephant Cuts Its Handler in Half
The elephant used its tusks to stab his handler before tearing him apart. An elephant in Thailand ripped his 32-year-old handler in half after becoming "mad" due to the excessive workload. Authorities suspect the animal, known as Pom Pam, became upset while transporting rubberwood at a plantation in southern Thailand's Phang Nga province. The elephant used its tusks … [Read more...] about After a Day of Hard Work and Heat, an Elephant Cuts Its Handler in Half
Hunter Dies After Elephant Falls on Him
In a variety of ways, humanity has had a profoundly harmful influence on animals. From sending them into volcanoes to overfeeding them when we shouldn't, it's no surprise that animals occasionally decide enough is enough and fight back. Theunis Botha, a big game hunter, apparently learnt this lesson the hard way. His colleagues came upon a breeding herd of elephants while … [Read more...] about Hunter Dies After Elephant Falls on Him