Elephant cured of drug addiction

Elephants do have addictions too humans!.   " An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin after being fed bananas spiked with the drug is to return home after undergoing a detox programme. The four-year-old animal, called Xiguang, received methadone injections...

China: Elephant cured of drug addiction

"      An Asian elephant that became addicted to heroin after being fed bananas spiked with the drug is to return home after undergoing a detox programme. The four-year-old animal, called...

Heroin addicted elephant kicks habit

The plot line has all the characteristics of a dramatic Hollywood thriller: villians capture an innocent victim, who they forcibly control with drugs; when police bust the renegade group, the victim is liberated and...

Japanese Elephant Better at Math than American Students

Yup, it's true. It really is true."The elephant's memory is legendary, but in a large, gray surprise to science, the mighty Asian elephant turns out to have a distinct flair for math as well Under carefully controlled experimental conditions — essentially...

An aging elephant starts debate about zoos

There's an elephant in the Dallas Zoo who is getting old, too old to stay in the zoo, and a current debate is raging about what to do with her. She has suffered from depression and an elephant form of PTSD, and is...

Not so Dumbo: Scientist proves elephants can do maths

"Elephants are known for their sharp memories, now a study has found that they are excellent at maths as well.A researcher in Japan found an Asian elephant called Ashya was able to add small numbers together with...

Congo Elephant Population Plummets Due to Poaching

It's never easy being part of an endangered species, but DR Congo is a particularly rough spot these days. Aside from the embattled gorilla population, now elephants are feeling the heat as well, with their numbers...

Elephants Could be On Path To Extinction By 2020

African elephants are now being slaughtered for their ivory at a rapid pace, unseen since the international ban on ivory in 1989. However, scientists are saying that what is missing is the outcry on the ivory trade...

Elephant Man & Maino For Steele Bashment Birthday

Popular New York City sound selector/entrepreneur Steelie Bashment kicks off the City's Caribbean carnival weekend with his highly anticipated annual anniversary bash, this year featuring New York's latest Hip Hop...

Rare Elephant Born in South Ontario: Named "Chuck" after Keeper

" CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — A rare Asian elephant born at a southern Ontario safari park last month is the first third-generation calf born on the continent. The 107-kilogram male was born July 15 to an 11-year-old...

Animals at Bondla Zoo, Goa

Animals at the Bondla zoo, Goa, India

Return of the ivory trade

Will this spell the end of the elephant? They are doing well now after the ban on the ivory trade was introduced - so lets re-introduce killing for their tusks - smart idea - if you're not outraged yet don't wait to...

Faces of Bali - Goa Gajah

"Located in a steep valley just outside of Ubud near the town of Bedulu. Built at least 700 years ago, the cave was rediscovered in the 1920s and fully excavated 30 years later. Literally means ‘Elephant Cave”....

Rampaging elephant kills 7 in northern India

A decrease in forest land is leading to human-animal conflict. Animals often venture out of their enclosure and roam aorund human settlements. Wild animals also come out for food.  India's national parks also...

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