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Mali, known as “saddest elephant in the world,” dead at 49 after decades in captivity — rest in peace

Too many animals spend their lives in captivity, and even worse are kept isolated from their own kind. For decades, that was the case for Mali, an elephant who spent her life in a Philippines ...

Black bear euthanized after becoming sick — experts look inside his stomach and find the shocking cause

We share our world with animals, and it’s important for humans to understand how their actions impact the wildlife around them. Sometimes things that seem ordinary and common to us can be devastating to an ...

Kind-hearted man carries injured baby elephant on his back to get treatment

Small gestures of kindness can go a long way. Think about it. You might be having a hard day, when suddenly someone gives you a warm smile. Or someone sees you struggling with shopping bags ...

Extremely rare spotless giraffe born at zoo, believed to be the only one in the world

The birth of a newborn giraffe is always exciting news, but there’s something especially unique about the baby giraffe who recently arrived at a zoo in Tennessee: she doesn’t have any spots. The trait is ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant calf — welcome to the world

It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a sign of hope and step towards ensuring ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered reticulated giraffe — welcome to the world

Newborn baby animals are always adorable, but there’s something extra special about the arrival of a baby giraffe. Unlike most newborns, giraffes can be over six feet tall at birth and stand on their own feet instantly. ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant calf — welcome to the world

African elephants are truly incredible, majestic animals, but also vulnerable: they are an endangered species, threatened in their natural habitat by illegal poaching and habitat loss. Which makes every new birth an inspiring sign of hope ...

Eleρhаnt wаs crуing beсаuse he lost his best friend, а puppy, but suddenlу he sees something

True friendship means always being there, no matter how difficult things get. And it doesn’t matter who your friend is—if that someone is your friend, you can count on them. Elephants are a perfect example of ...

Baby elephant is greeted with a hug after arriving in sanctuary, meets her new best friend

Elephants are such incredible, majestic animals. They are amazingly intelligent, and display a human-like ability to form friendships with each other. Like two young orphaned elephants, who found each other and formed a close loving ...

‘Miracle twins’: Zoo celebrates arrival of extremely rare Asian elephant twins

It’s always a special day when an animal gives birth to newborns, especially when it’s twins — bringing two baby animals into the world at once. For many species, though, giving birth to twins is ...