At Fort Worth Zoo, scientists gather to fight deadly elephant herpesvirus

Veterinarians and researchers gathered in Fort Worth this week for a summit on a stealthy killer that strikes mostly young ...
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Size, Tusks, and Ears: How African and Asian Elephants Differ

Many key differences separate African elephant from Asian elephants. Not only are they found in completely separate parts of the world, but they live in different habitats as well. The African ...
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One-Month-Old Asian Elephant’s Water Routine Is Simply Too Adorable for Words

One-Month-Old Asian Elephant’s Water Routine Is Simply Too Adorable for Words originally appeared on PetHelpful. Leaving mom is never easy for young children or creatures, but it is ultimately ...
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30-year-old Asian elephant, Raja, to leave St. Louis Zoo to start a new family

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - The St. Louis Zoo has announced that Raja, the male Asian elephant at the zoo, will be moving away from St. Louis. Raja was the first elephant born at the zoo in 1992 ...
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Why Asian Elephants Are More Than Just the Largest Mammals in Asia

There are three types of elephants: the African forest elephant, the Asian elephant, and the African savanna (or bush) elephant. Elephants in the African savanna are larger than those in the African ...
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Chitwan elephant pair flown to Qatar

Two Asian elephants born and raised in Chitwan were flown to Qatar on Wednesday evening.
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Asian Elephant Takes Joyful Selfies at Syracuse Zoo

On Friday, December 8 the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York posted an adorable update on their Facebook page that proved that some zoo animals are a lot like us. At least when it comes to ...
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Scientists reveal concerning threat to already endangered elephants: 'A leading cause of death'

According to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Kenya's Wildlife and Tourism ministry revealed that rising ...