New Technologies Foster Harmony Between Humans and Elephants in Asia
On World Elephant Day, we explore how new technologies are helping mitigate conflicts between humans and elephants in Asia, fostering coexistence and conservation.
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Celebrating World Elephant Day: Asian Elephants’ Birthday Bash in Southwest China
Join the celebration of World Elephant Day in China’s Yunnan Province, where rescued Asian elephants enjoy a special birthday party, highlighting conservation efforts and raising awareness for this endangered species.
Yunnan Reintroduces More Captive Asian Elephants into the Wild
SW China’s Yunnan Province is reintroducing more captive Asian elephants into the wild, as part of greater efforts to protect these endangered creatures in their natural habitat.
Meet Chen Fei, Guardian of China’s Asian Elephants
Chen Fei, director of the Asian Elephant Research Center, has dedicated over a decade to protecting China’s wildlife, leading efforts to conserve the endangered Asian elephants in Yunnan’s rainforests.
African Elephants Use Unique Names to Call Each Other, New Study Reveals
New research reveals that African elephants use unique names to call each other, highlighting complex communication that may also be present in Asian elephant populations.
Yunnan Zookeepers Give Asian Elephants Relaxing Pedicures for Foot Health
Zookeepers in southwest China’s Yunnan Province are providing Asian elephants with relaxing pedicures to ensure their foot health, showcasing innovative animal care practices.
China’s Roaming Giants: A Journey Through Yunnan’s Asian Elephant Migration
Discover the extraordinary journey of Asian elephants migrating through Yunnan Province, and the efforts of locals like ranger Dong Rui to protect these majestic creatures and their rainforest home.
Wild Asian Elephants Spotted Feeding and Swimming in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province
Wild Asian elephants have been observed feeding in cornfields and swimming in rivers in Pu’er City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, highlighting ongoing conservation efforts for this protected species.
Longlong’s Rescue: The ‘Elephant Doctor’ Saving China’s Wild Elephants
For 20 years, Bao Mingwei, the “Elephant Doctor,” has cared for China’s wild elephants. His ingenuity saved Longlong, an orphaned calf in need of his mother’s unique milk.
Southwest China’s ‘Elephant Dad’: The Inspiring Journey of Elephant Doctor Bao Mingwei
For 23 years, Bao Mingwei, known as ‘Elephant Dad’, has dedicated his life to caring for Asian elephants in Southwest China’s rainforests, showcasing his unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation.
Wild Asian Elephants Gather for a Grand Feast in Southwest China
Twenty-five wild Asian elephants gathered for a remarkable feast at a specially built ‘canteen’ in Yunnan Province, China, showcasing successful conservation efforts and harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
Rescued Elephants Find Haven at Sri Lanka’s Pinnawala Orphanage
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka provides sanctuary and care for orphaned and injured Asian elephants since 1975, playing a vital role in wildlife conservation.
World Elephant Day Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Asian and African Elephants
World Elephant Day on August 12 highlights the urgent need to protect Asian and African elephants from threats like habitat loss and poaching, calling for global action to conserve these majestic creatures.
China’s ‘Elephant Dads’ Help Double Endangered Asian Elephant Population
Dedicated caretakers known as ‘elephant dads’ at China’s Xishuangbanna Rescue Center have helped double the endangered Asian elephant population to around 300.
Cute Baby Elephant Plays Football at Yunnan’s Xishuangbanna Rescue Center
A baby Asian elephant at the Xishuangbanna Rescue Center in Yunnan delights staff and visitors by playing football, highlighting China’s conservation efforts for this endangered species.