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Asian elephants dont share this skill with species of African elephants (Photo: AFP)

Thousands support ban on animal use in circuses

The government is expected to vote on the proposal after the public feedback period ends on December 27.

25 Dec 2018 6:12 AM IST

The animal rights group has also filed a petition with the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court seeking to end all elephant rides at Amer Fort in light of apparent violations of load restrictions and other laws.

Central Govt directs Rajasthan to ensure TB does not spread from...

Following alert from PETA India, health ministry warns that tuberculosis can be spread to humans, including tourists...

17 Sept 2018 11:56 AM IST

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License of two tuskers cancelled

The TFD on January 21 gave a transit permit to elephant owners for them to shift the two animals from Kharghar to...

25 Jan 2017 4:08 AM IST

Pachy'ing a gigantic punch

The elephants come out in droves at the Minneriya reserve in Sri Lanka, making it a hotspot for any nature lover.

10 Jan 2017 12:17 AM IST

The two elephants were spotted on the highway before they separated. (Photo: Facebook)

Emotional elephants share last moment together

Facebook user Soumya Vidyadhar posted the photo on social media and it got heartwarming reactions

30 Dec 2016 8:54 PM IST

Figures show that some 14,000 of the 30,000 elephants in India live close to human habitats in West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkand, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Assam.

DisCourse: Man, It's a beastly war out there

A nation-wide study has recorded 81,000 cases of such hostile forays by wildlife in one year.

6 Jun 2017 1:46 AM IST

The video has been viewed by lakhs (Photo: YouTube)

Thrilling video of elephants battling crocodile to save baby

A battle ensued after the baby elephant was caught by the trunk.

18 April 2017 2:20 PM IST

Brahama informed Assam Assembly that man-animal conflicts was responsible for the death of at least 99 elephants in the past five years. (Representational image)

In five years, 99 jumbos die in conflict with humans

The highest number human death (118) was recorded in 2015.

3 Feb 2017 3:26 AM IST

Three elephants were killed in Assams Nagaon district when a speeding train rammed into a herd of elephants on Monday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Speeding train in Assam mows down six elephants

The conservationists attributed it to large-scale deforestation and growing number of new villages in forest areas.

11 Dec 2017 12:23 AM IST

Villagers gather around the body of an elephant that was among the three elephants killed near Guwahati. (Photo: PTI)

Train runs over 3 jumbos in Assam

The incident occurred in between Kampur and Jamunamukh railway station in the wee hours.

18 Dec 2016 2:55 AM IST

The driver of speeding Kanyakumari-Dibrugarh Vivek Express could not spot the heard of elephant and ran over them. (Representational image)

Two pregnant females among 3 elephants killed by train

The wild tuskers frequented in the area in search of food.

6 Dec 2016 4:32 AM IST

Three elephants were killed in Assams Nagaon district when a speeding train rammed into a herd of elephants on Monday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Assam: Speeding train hits elephants, kill 3 including 2 pregnant...

Locals alleged that the train was running at a very high speed even though the area has been notified as wild elephant...

5 Dec 2016 5:00 PM IST