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Wildlife photo exhibition to underscore preserving habitat

The exhibition displays photos of blackbuck, changeable hawk eagle, sambar deer, spotted deer and many more exotic...

8 Oct 2017 12:31 PM IST

The Nonhuman Rights Project announced Monday it has filed a lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court on behalf of elephants named Beulah, Karen and Minnie. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nonprofit seeks personhood, freedom for 3 elephants at zoo

The organization argued unsuccessfully this year for two adult male chimps to be considered legal people.

25 Nov 2017 3:08 PM IST

The harmless elephants fled into the surrounding forests after forest department personnel fired in the air to scare them away. (Representational: Pixabay)

Elephant herd stray into Doon scaring residents

The harmless elephants fled into the surrounding forests after forest department personnel fired in the air to scare...

18 Sept 2017 2:53 PM IST

Since May 2017, 121 wild elephants have died in Odisha. Out of these, 25 were electrocuted and 4 died after they fell into wells.

Odisha fast turning into graveyard for elephants

Manmade disasters coupled with the state governments inaction have rendered the state a deadly graveyard for the...

5 Nov 2018 4:55 AM IST

Scientists have identified three traits in the giant mammals: attentiveness, sociability and aggressiveness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elephants have unique personalities: study

The researchers collected data for the study with questionnaires on the elephants personalities.

22 Feb 2018 1:27 PM IST

Some elephants have also died due to severe drought. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Anthrax outbreak results in death of over 100 elephants

More than 100 elephants die in Botswana in suspected anthrax outbreak.

23 Oct 2019 8:30 PM IST

In a few months, it changed its methods to give elephants more space, fewer interactions, and an environment resembling life in the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Thai elephants are tortured for sake of tourism

Elephants in Thailand 'broken' for lucrative animal tourism.

23 Dec 2019 5:57 PM IST

The challenge before the centre is to protect a toothless and blind 70-year-old female elephant named Suji. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Elephants beat the heat with watermelon and cucumbers

Elephants keep cool with watermelon, cucumber at Mathura centre.

24 Jun 2019 10:31 AM IST

The Nonhuman Rights Project announced Monday it has filed a lawsuit in Connecticut Superior Court on behalf of elephants named Beulah, Karen and Minnie. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes that make elephants resistant to cancer also found in humans

The study says that since all vertebrates evolved from a common ancestor, humans also have these anti-cancer genes.

10 March 2018 12:51 PM IST

Asian elephants dont share this skill with species of African elephants (Photo: AFP)

Thousands support ban on animal use in circuses

The government is expected to vote on the proposal after the public feedback period ends on December 27.

25 Dec 2018 6:12 AM IST

The animal rights group has also filed a petition with the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court seeking to end all elephant rides at Amer Fort in light of apparent violations of load restrictions and other laws.

Central Govt directs Rajasthan to ensure TB does not spread from...

Following alert from PETA India, health ministry warns that tuberculosis can be spread to humans, including tourists...

17 Sept 2018 11:56 AM IST

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License of two tuskers cancelled

The TFD on January 21 gave a transit permit to elephant owners for them to shift the two animals from Kharghar to...

25 Jan 2017 4:08 AM IST