Fifteen elephants have died of suspected cyanide poisoning in Kenya's Amboseli National Park after eating tomatoes from nearby farms, sparking investigations and raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants released from captivity exhibited behavior and stress hormone levels very similar to wild elephants, proving their ability to successfully reintegrate into natural environments and regain independence.
KWS attributes the deaths of 15 elephants near Amboseli National Park, Kenya, to pesticide ingestion, likely cyanide from tomato farms. Analysis of carcasses revealed traces of the toxic chemical, raising concerns for wider wildlife and livestock populations.
A five-year study in South Africa found that 11 elephants, rewilded after years in captivity, successfully adapted to natural environments, exhibiting behavior and stress levels similar to wild elephants. This research provides strong evidence for the resilience and adaptability of captive elephants.
At least 15 elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park have died from suspected poisoning over four weeks, with 10 showing paralysis before dying within 1-2 days; cause and human involvement unclear.
Kenya investigates deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park, with preliminary tests suggesting a toxic substance may be involved.
New research suggests Komodo dragons, not Homo floresiensis (Hobbits), hunted dwarf elephants on Flores. Evidence of Komodo dragon teeth marks on Stegodon bones, alongside stone tool marks, indicates Hobbits likely scavenged leftovers. This challenges previous assumptions about Hobbit hunting capabilities and their evolutionary origins.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the transfer of three elephants from Zoo Taiping to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan. The probe focuses on allegations that 53 million ringgit (US$12.72 million) in payments were diverted from the government to individuals.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup game against Germany due to match-fixing allegations. He is under investigation in France for organized fraud and sports corruption.
Experiments show bumblebees can use tools to solve problems, challenging the notion that insects operate purely on instinct. Bees learned to roll a ball under an artificial flower to access a reward, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities.
Two Sumatran elephants, a mother and calf, were found dead in Bengkulu, Indonesia, amid a critically endangered population threatened by deforestation and human conflict, with conservation efforts underway but facing challenges.
Animal welfare groups are suing Johannesburg Zoo, arguing three elephants are depressed and their enclosure violates constitutional obligations. The case will determine if the zoo meets its legal duties for animal well-being.
Sri Lankan farmers are facing a worsening conflict with elephants raiding their fields, exacerbated by rising fuel and fertilizer costs due to the Middle East war. This economic pressure forces farmers to become more aggressive in protecting crops, leading to increased deaths of both humans and elephants.
Researchers identify Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a 27-tonne, 27m-long sauropod dinosaur from fossils in Thailand, dating back 100-120 million years, twice the size of a T-Rex.
Three elephants from Malaysia's Zoo Taiping and Night Safari have been relocated to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a breeding and research programme, sparking backlash over animal welfare concerns. Social media footage shows Dara, Amoi, and Kelat responding to Malaysian visitors, with users claiming one appeared to be weeping. Critics have also raised concerns about concrete enclosures and damage to Kelat's tusks, turning the relocation into a wider debate over wildlife welfare and Malaysia's responsibility for animals sent overseas.
Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup has called for three Malaysian elephants sent to Osaka's Tennoji Zoo in Japan to be brought home, citing concerns about Japan's unsuitable climate and an injury to one elephant named Kelat. Last Friday, protesters gathered outside the ministry led by social activist Kalai Vanar, submitting a memorandum to officials. Arthur stressed the decision to relocate the elephants from Zoo Taiping and Night Safari was made under a previous administration.
A 75-year-old American millionaire and trophy hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after a sudden encounter with a herd of five elephants. While tracking a rare antelope, Dosio and his guide were charged by the elephants, resulting in Dosio being fatally trampled and his guide seriously injured. This incident highlights the potential danger of close encounters with these powerful animals.
