Scientists solved the mystery of African elephant die-offs. The ... - CNN
WEBNov 6, 2023 · CNN — The cause of mysterious mass deaths of African elephants has finally been unraveled — and scientists who authored a new report say that the outbreaks could be more likely to occur amid...
Extinction: Elephants driven to the brink by poaching - BBC
WEBMar 25, 2021 · African forest elephants are now critically endangered, an update from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals. Savanna elephants are also endangered. And...
Hundreds of elephants mysteriously died. We may finally know why.
WEBDec 5, 2023 · When hundreds of African savanna elephants dropped dead in Botswana's Okavango Delta in 2020, conservationists were alarmed. As the death toll rose—from dozens in March to more than 350 animals...
Female elephants rumble to say 'let's go!' Namibian study shows …
WEB22 hours ago · Female elephants rumble to say 'let's go!'. Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds. In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is...
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed …
WEB3 days ago · Zimbabwe said Monday it would allow the killing of 200 elephants so that their meat can be distributed among needy communities, while in Namibia the killing of more than 700 wild animals — including 83 elephants — is under way as part of a plan announced three weeks ago.
Both African elephant species endangered and critically …
WEBMar 25, 2021 · “Africa’s elephants play key roles in ecosystems, economies and in our collective imagination all over the world. Today’s new IUCN Red List assessments of both African elephant species underline the persistent pressures faced by these iconic animals,” said Dr Bruno Oberle, IUCN Director General.
87 Elephants Killed by Poachers in Africa’s ‘Last Safe Haven’
WEBSep 4, 2018 · At least 87 elephants have been killed for their ivory in Botswana in recent months, according to the conservation nonprofit Elephants Without Borders, which discovered the carcasses.
Bacterium found in African elephants may explain sudden deaths - BBC
WEBOct 25, 2023 · A type of bacterium never seen before in wild elephants has been found in the bodies of six African Savannah elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Zimbabwe.
In good news for elephants, Africa’s largest savanna elephant ...
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Key takeaways. While the data suggests a slight increase and stable overall elephant population, elephant numbers and mortality rates varied both between and within countries in the region.
Elephants - BBC News
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Hospice unveils plans for elephant trail in 2025. Thirty painted elephants will be installed in Lyme Regis, Bridport and West Bay in spring 2025. All the latest content about Elephants from...
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