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I was intrigued by the thick tufts of hair on this Asian Elephant which seemed to be showing some latent mammoth heritage.
#photography #nature #mammals #elephants #zoo

The government in #Botswana has come under fire for authorising the killing of 23 #elephants during its Independence Day celebrations.

According to the BBC, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism issued a licence authorising the hunting of 23 elephants in eight districts to provide meat for […]

Your Thursday soul-lift. What a majestic ceature!🦣💖
#elephants #animals #mammals #nature

#Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 #elephants for independence celebrations

www.bbc.com/news/article...

And with that, I couldn't resist this extra soul-lifting moment on this Tuesday. Now who doesn't love elephants, for crying out loud!💖🐘
#elephants #animals #mammals #nature

Driving up to the lodge and a herd of elephants is right there, just hanging out in the backyard. Turns out they knocked over trees for bark and an itch, and one even blocked the path. Purely unfazed. #wildlife #elephants

@julesskotnesbrown.bsky.social discusses how segregating logics were used to govern humans and animals in South Africa’s history.

#history #southafrica #elephants #criticalanimalstudies #animalstudies

Listen to the full episode here: www.theanimalturnpodcast.com/s9-history/s...

New paper out: wild African elephants use intentional gestures to manage conflict. We documented 41 gesture types serving two clear goals (Move away; Stop behaviour) across Addo & Marakele, South Africa. Led by Vesta Eleuteri. Link: rdcu.be/87qLLG6DSs7a

#Elephants #Ethology #AnimalCommunication

‘Elephants have returned to forest’: PM Modi highlights Assam’s conservation efforts in Mann Ki Baat #Elephants #PMModi #Assams #MannKiBaat #socialnewsxyz

An elephant encounter at a sanctuary became unexpectedly profound. Holding a one-year-old while feeding an elephant, the trunk brushed against the owner's pregnant belly. The trainer revealed the elephant was also pregnant, a moment of quiet communication and shared experience. #elephants #wildlife

Museum marks 175th birthday of performing elephant.
Norman, an Asian elephant, toured the UK with Manders Menagerie in the 19th Century, with newspapers reporting he could perform tricks like jumping hurdles and playing the piano.
www.bbc.com/news/article... #globalmuseum #museums #elephants

How it started......
#Nepal #Elephants

#Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find