elephants
Coverage of elephants in the Nexus archive.
- Protecting elephants helps safeguard India’s forests as powerful carbon stores: Study
Protecting elephants in India helps preserve forests as carbon stores. Long-term conservation success relies on improving habitat quality, restoring wildlife corridors, and strengthening forest management, not just expanding reserves.
- We are drinking the Earth, too
The Central Highlands of Vietnam were once densely forested, with triple-canopy jungles that were difficult for American soldiers during the Vietnam War due to leeches, mosquitoes, and snakes. These jungles also supported wildlife like tigers, elephants, and monkeys.
- Should Animals Have Human Rights? Hawai‘i Court To Decide
The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court is considering a case to free two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo, arguing the animals deserve legal personhood. The case challenges whether animals can be granted rights typically reserved for humans.
- No contact with jumbos, viewing zones, visitor restrictions: What is Karnataka’s Elephant Camp Safety Protocol?
Karnataka's Elephant Camp Safety Protocol restricts public contact with elephants, mandates viewing zones, and limits public viewing to no more than ten elephants. Daily behavior assessments of elephants are required under the protocol.
- Hawaii High Court: Do HNL Zoo elephants have legal right to freedom?
The Hawaii High Court is considering whether elephants at HNL Zoo have a legal right to freedom. A quote in the article argues for extending the inalienable right to liberty to the elephants.
- Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants
New research suggests bumblebees, despite having tiny brains, can spontaneously solve problems similar to animals like chimpanzees and elephants. The study highlights their problem-solving abilities comparable to larger-brained species.
- Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized
Happy, a 55-year-old elephant at the Bronx Zoo who contributed to research showing elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors, was euthanized. She became central to a prominent animal rights case regarding her captivity and welfare.
- Mideast war worsens conflict between elephants and villagers in Sri Lanka
The conflict between farmers and elephants in Sri Lanka has worsened due to food and fuel scarcity caused by the Middle East war. This scarcity has led to increased encounters between humans and elephants. The situation is escalating as a result of the war's indirect impact on Sri Lanka.
- Grieving family of millionaire big-game hunter trampled by elephants reveals awful way they found out he had died
A grieving family of a millionaire big-game hunter discovered his death after he was trampled by elephants. The family learned of the tragedy through an emotionally distressing method.
- Grieving family of millionaire big-game hunter trampled by elephants reveals awful way they found out he had died
A millionaire big-game hunter was trampled to death by elephants, and his grieving family discovered the news in a distressing manner. The incident highlights the dangers of big-game hunting and the emotional toll on loved ones.
- Millionaire US big game hunter, 75, is trampled to death by five elephants while hunting antelope in central Africa
A 75-year-old millionaire US big game hunter was trampled to death by five elephants while hunting antelope in central Africa. The incident occurred during a hunting expedition in the region.
- Millionaire US big game hunter, 75, is trampled to death by five elephants while hunting antelope in central Africa
A 75-year-old millionaire US big game hunter was trampled to death by five elephants while hunting antelope in central Africa. The incident occurred during a hunting expedition, highlighting risks associated with big game hunting in the region.