elephants

Hi, I wondered if anyone else was aware that Colchester Zoo are purposely keeping Tembo & Zola off show to the public? I received an adoption of Tembo from my girlfriend, but had to switch it to Tanya after finding out that Tembo's paddock wouldn't be put on show to the public again. This is...

Woolly mammoths are closer to resurrection that previously thought: Scientists Say They Could Bring Back Woolly Mammoths Within Two Years - History in the Headlines Researchers aim to bring woolly mammoth back from extinction - Harvard-led woolly mammoth de-extinction project gets closer...

The Rare African Park Where Elephants Are Thriving

China has announced it will end its elephant ivory trade at the end of 2017. Helps start the year with knowing that will happen :D:D China says it will shut down ivory trade by end of 2017 China to Shut Down Its Ivory Trade by the End of 2017

Basically, where are the largest elephant herds in captivity kept for both Loxodonta africana and Elephas maximus? Not counting sanctuaries or reserves (even though most wouldn't). The largest I have seen so far for both are as follows: African elephant = Howletts Wild Animal Park (3.10)...

Earlier today, I read this article: Popular Zoo Elephants Likely to Get Harder to See in Future - ABC News Is this just Anti-Zoo propaganda, or are Elephants really dissapearing from zoos? What are current birth rates of Elephants in American zoos? Is any zoo doing something about boosting...

Hello all, I know this the oldest one in the books but I figured it was worth a shot. Who knows where I can find an internship? Before you judge, there's just no other way to phrase that question. I do know where to find them and I know they exist for good applicants--does anyone have...

Hello, I am currently studying a degree in Animal Management and my chosen topic for my dissertation is the study of the how the enclosures of captive elephants impact on their behaviour. I would greatly appreciate any examples or happenings they may know of and specific stereotypical or...

I would like to direct you to a facebook page (Calgary Elephants) and petition (thepetitionsite.com) which has been created by concerned Calgarians who are trying to persuade the zoo to consider other options. The zoo leases a 320 acre parcel of land south of the city which would be a wonderful...

This is my first thread, so please be kind. :) National Geographic has been trailing behind the BBC's now famed Natural History Unit in terms of output and quality over the past few years. There was The Last Lions in '11 and suddenly nothing. So it was with some surprise that I...

Hi Could I find you to support this petition. The wild life in Tanzania is suffering the worst attacks and killings by poachers ever. Tanzania has lost 50% if it's elephant population in 3 months time. Please sign & share it on twitter and facebook if you have: Tanzania: Stop the poaching...

Legislation Standards Biological Requirements Welfare of Flagship Species Elephants Primates Bears Memeber States Obligations Implementation of EC Legislation Legislation standards and an actual level of animal welfare in zoos of European Union in the light of the EC Directive...

Interesting story on Dan Koehl's elephant blog: Dan Koehl's Blog: PAWS threatens to sue me? Heres the laywers letter. NB: This is posted for information. I have no interest in commenting further.

The zoo of Lodz is the host of most unusual, bizarre football game of these championships... http://lodz.gazeta.pl/lodz/51,35153,11921565.html?i=4 While matches are being played in Lodz, Krakow zoo is busy forecasting results with the help of Citta female elephant... S?onica Citta wytypowa?a...

Hi all, We've just created a video about a new 3D documentary film which is going to be released this week at the IMAX London called 'Born to be Wild 3D', narrated by Morgan Freeman, thought you might be interested. The film documents young orphaned elephants and orangutans and the...

They are certified by the AZA and the Santa Ana Zoo contracts with them re elephant rides. More video evidence of movie elephant suffering... on Vimeo

Hi, First I have no idea if I am doing this right so please bear with me. Also, I am not sure if this is the right forum for this, so again please bear with me. From what I have observed many of you are fellow lover of elephants and i may need your assistance/input/advice (if you are willing)...

My fiancee and I have decided to spend a night in San Diego. My fiancee is a big animal/zoo lover, so I am thinking of driving out to Safari Park as a surprise. Does anyone have any suggestions on timing the trip? It would be 2/19 (saturday) unless it rains so 2/18. I can see generic...

Sad news - Chester are reporting via Facebook/Twitter that Sheba, oldest elephant at the zoo, has died after a short illness. She was euthanased on Wednesday after 46 years at the zoo.

Did the calf born in November at Night Safari survive? It was a male I believe, but it was never posted on the elephant database. Also are the young females at the singapore zoo ever going to be bred? -Gambir -Aprila -Jati (?) wasn't Chayang recomended for breedings? Is...