King Manuel I of Portugal sent an Indian elephant to Rome in 1514, a gift for the newly elected Pope Leo X and the first the city had seen until then. Leo was besotted with it. The elephant, Hanno, ...

Kipalo Hills Lodge The ranger jumped down from his gleaming scarlet tractor and walked round behind the tanker. Pausing for a ...

Explore 100 things nature does that it probably shouldn't! From dolphins getting high to frogs freezing solid, discover ...

Welcome to the Natural History Museum in South Kenshington, London This is a step-by-step visual guide to help you plan your visit. It includes information on travel, entering and exploring the Museum ...

The fair’s major community traditions extend beyond the gates. The 2026 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Parade is scheduled to begin ...

Adorable footage shows a baby elephant cuddling a plush toy as it sleeps at a sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The video, filmed on July 14, 2026, shows the young elephant, named Orchid, resting ...

A study predicts increasing human-elephant conflict in Southern Africa. A growing number of farmers and 290,000 African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) share space in Southern Africa, with ...

Farmers have dealt with pests since the advent of agriculture. Cats can catch mice, and fences can keep out rabbits. But what do you do when the creature raiding your crops is a six-ton African ...

Farmers have dealt with pests since the advent of agriculture. Cats can catch mice, and fences can keep out rabbits. But what do you do when the creature raiding your crops is a six-ton African ...

Portland’s favorite little elephant is growing up. Tula-Tu, the Oregon Zoo’s 1-year-old Asian elephant who has stolen the hearts of many, now weighs over 1,300 pounds—more than double her weight ...

The decision comes weeks after the death of Happy, the elephant at the center of a landmark animal rights case WCS The Bronx Zoo is considering relocating its last elephant, Patty, to a Tennessee ...

He has a long memory. A notorious rogue Nepalese elephant has stalked resident Shanichara Bote for years, killing four of his family members 14 years apart — including two even after they all moved ...