Scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) study Asian elephants, which are endangered. There are about 30,000 to 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild—that’s compared to ...

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It’s that time of the year in Kerala when animal welfare activists lock tusks with ‘elephant lovers’. It’s time for Thrissur Pooram, the largest temple festival in the state marked by colourful ...

14 caparisoned Dasara elephants remain prime attraction at Jamboo Savari procession in Mysuru Elephant Abhimanyu marched majestically to the tunes of 40 members of the Police Band, led by B Manjunath.