Scientists solved the mystery of African elephant die-offs. The ... - CNN
WEBNov 6, 2023 · CNN — The cause of mysterious mass deaths of African elephants has finally been unraveled — and scientists who authored a new report say that the outbreaks could be more likely to occur amid...
Bacterium found in African elephants may explain sudden deaths - BBC
WEBOct 25, 2023 · A type of bacterium never seen before in wild elephants has been found in the bodies of six African Savannah elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed …
WEB3 days ago · HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in the southern African countries. Zimbabwe said Monday it would allow the killing of 200 elephants so that their meat can be distributed among needy ...
African elephants now listed as critically endangered after ... - ABC News
WEBMar 25, 2021 · The number of African elephants decreased by more than 86% over 31 years, and African savanna elephant populations fell by at least 60% over the last 50 years, according to the ICUN.
Elephants - BBC News
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Hospice unveils plans for elephant trail in 2025. Thirty painted elephants will be installed in Lyme Regis, Bridport and West Bay in spring 2025. All the latest content about Elephants from...
Hundreds of elephants mysteriously died. We may finally know why.
WEBDec 5, 2023 · When hundreds of African savanna elephants dropped dead in Botswana's Okavango Delta in 2020, conservationists were alarmed. As the death toll rose—from dozens in March to more than 350 animals...
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed ... - ABC News
WEB3 days ago · The Namibian government last month approved the culling of 723 animals, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 300 zebras and 100 elands, among others.
87 Elephants Killed by Poachers in Africa’s ‘Last Safe Haven’
WEBSep 4, 2018 · At least 87 elephants have been killed for their ivory in Botswana in recent months, according to the conservation nonprofit Elephants Without Borders, which discovered the carcasses.
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed …
WEB3 days ago · The Namibian government last month approved the culling of 723 animals, including 83 elephants, 30 hippos, 60 buffalos, 50 impalas, 300 zebras and 100 elands, among others. The animals will be ...
In good news for elephants, Africa’s largest savanna elephant ...
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Key takeaways. While the data suggests a slight increase and stable overall elephant population, elephant numbers and mortality rates varied both between and within countries in the region.