elephant Archives

Africa news: Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya

WATCH: Charlie the elephant enjoys first mud bath after 40 years in captivity

South Africa’s Pretoria zoo frees its last elephant

Africa news: Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya

WATCH: Charlie the elephant enjoys first mud bath after 40 years in captivity

By Garrin Lambley 09-09-24 21:10

Charlie the elephant, who was released from Pretoria Zoo after spending 40 years in captivity, has enjoyed a mud bath.

South Africa’s Pretoria zoo frees its last elephant

By Garrin Lambley 21-08-24 19:10

The last elephant in South Africa’s national zoo has been released into a reserve by a wildlife rights group.

Charley the elephant to retire from National Zoological Garden in Pretoria

By Garrin Lambley 29-07-24 10:54

Charley, the African elephant bull who has been a resident at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria for over two decades, is retiring.

Update on tourist killed by elephant in Pilanesberg National Park

By Garrin Lambley 11-07-24 07:28

The North West Parks and Tourism Board has issued an update on the Spanish citizen killed by an elephant at the Pilanesberg National Park.

Elephant trampled Spanish tourist in South Africa park

Spanish tourist trampled to death by elephant in SA park

By AFP 09-07-24 13:30

A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by an elephant after stepping out of his vehicle to take photos of a herd.

Rare elephant twins born in dramatic birth in Thailand – PICTURE

By AFP 11-06-24 10:48

An elephant in Thailand has delivered a rare set of twins in a birth that left a carer injured after he tried to rescue one of the newborns.

How to determine the age of an elephant: Open wide!

By Garrin Lambley 05-04-24 09:06

It’s possible to make an estimate of an elephant’s age from its physical size, but this varies between animals. But there’s a better way …

Elephant breaks into Kruger National Park rest camp

By Garrin Lambley 05-04-24 07:01

An elephant bull broke into the day visitors site at Letaba Rest Camp on Wednesday night. Fortunately, no guests were harmed.

Elderly tourist dies when elephant attacks vehicle

By Corné van Zyl 04-04-24 08:20

An elderly American tourist died after an elephant attacked a wildlife viewing vehicle in the Kafue National Park in Zambia.

Trophy hunting row: Botswana threatens to send 20 000 elephants to Germany

By Nick Pawson 03-04-24 16:24

Botswana’s president has issued a bold threat to relocate thousands of elephants to Germany amid tensions over conservation practices.

WATCH: Angry elephant attacks safari vehicle in Pilanesberg

By Corné van Zyl 20-03-24 06:40

Watch as an angry elephant bull recently attacked a safari vehicle in the Pilanesberg National Park. Here is the video.

Third ‘super tusker’ elephant bull killed in Tanzania by Texas trophy hunter

By Garrin Lambley 12-03-24 13:10

A third “super tusker” elephant bull has been shot and killed in in Tanzania by a Texas trophy hunter in the space of six months.

Field guide trampled by elephant in Western Cape game reserve

By Nick Pawson 12-03-24 09:14

A field guide at the Gondwana Private Game Reserve in the Western Cape was trampled and killed by an elephant on Sunday.

Africa’s top 5 most dangerous animals

By Luke Menezies 09-03-24 14:32

Discover the top 5 deadliest animals in Africa, responsible for thousands of human deaths annually. Stay informed and safe.

Heartbreaking: Kruger elephant euthanised amid community mob chaos

By Corné van Zyl 11-02-24 08:16

An escaped Kruger National Park elephant had to be euthanised as a community mob took matters into their own hands. Here is the latest.

Elephants dying in mysterious ways in Zimbabwe – [PICS]

By Siso Naile 08-01-24 20:34

The carcass of six elephants was found in the Gwayi-Shangani area next to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

At least 100 elephants dead in Zimbabwe drought

By AFP 13-12-23 08:09

At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s biggest national park as water holes have dried up. Sad news …

Communities in northern KwaZulu-Natal warned of change in elephant migration

By Garrin Lambley 11-12-23 16:14

Those living near the Ndumo Game Reserve at the KwaZulu-Natal border with Mozambique have been asked to report any elephant sightings.

WATCH: Pink baby elephant goes for a swim with mother

By Corné van Zyl 10-11-23 15:02

WATCH as a little pink baby elephant goes for a swim with its mother in the Mala Mala Game Reserve. Here is the video.

WATCH as ELEPHANT crushes vehicle in Kruger National Park

By Corné van Zyl 19-10-23 12:10

WATCH as an ELEPHANT sits on the vehicle bonnet in Kruger National Park. He crushed the vehicle. Here is the video.