Elephants are some of the most intelligent and adaptable creatures on the planet. These majestic animals have long been revered in cultures around the world for their strength, wisdom, and grace. In Cambodia and Thailand, elephants have also shown an impressive ability to take advantage of their right of way by stopping sugar cane trucks in order to snatch a quick … [Read more...] about Elephants in Cambodia and Thailand Stop Sugar Cane Trucks for a Quick Snack
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Driver Comes to a Halt to Allow Elephants to Cross The Road, and One of Them Comes to Thank Him
Elephants are truly one of the most amazing animals on the planet. They are large, majestic creatures with a high level of intelligence and personality. Seeing one in the wild is quite amazing — and one motorist not only got to see a parade of elephants pass by in front of him, but he also received an unexpected "thank you" from them. The viral video was apparently shot … [Read more...] about Driver Comes to a Halt to Allow Elephants to Cross The Road, and One of Them Comes to Thank Him
Weeping Elephants Participate in a Funeral Procession Much Like People Do
A video of Indian elephants holding a funeral service akin to one for a human baby elephant was released online last Friday by Parveen Kaswan, a forest ranger in the Indian Foreign Service. As shocked social media users flocked to share their shock and compassion for the elephants, Kawan's video went viral. A baby elephant's dead body is seen in the trunk of the … [Read more...] about Weeping Elephants Participate in a Funeral Procession Much Like People Do
“Miracle twins”: Zoo Welcomes The Arrival of Two Incredibly Rare Asian Elephants
Every time an animal gives birth, especially when it's twins, two new life-forms enter the world, it is a momentous occasion. However, twin pregnancies are extremely uncommon for many species, making them all the more remarkable when they do occur. Because of this, one zoo is celebrating the birth of "miracle twin" Asian elephant babies, which is incredibly unusual for … [Read more...] about “Miracle twins”: Zoo Welcomes The Arrival of Two Incredibly Rare Asian Elephants
Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
It's no secret that human activity has a significant impact on the ecosystem, but the manner in which humans influence the evolution of creatures in our immediate vicinity can be more subtle. Poaching proved to be a significant enough evolutionary pressure for a population of African elephants (both species are now listed as endangered) in Mozambique, according to new research, … [Read more...] about Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures