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Kaavan, pictured Friday in Islamabad, will be transported to a sanctuary in Cambodia on Sunday.

'World's Loneliest Elephant' Moving To Sanctuary, With Help From Cher

Nov 27, 2020
Kaavan the elephant has lived in poor conditions for decades, and he's been alone since his partner died in 2012. Activists, including the pop singer, have successfully campaigned for his release.
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Book Reviews
From <em>Giants of the Monsoon Forest: Living and Working with Elephants</em> by Jacob Shell

'Giants Of The Monsoon Forest' Explores The Lives Of Working Elephants In Asia

Jun 13, 2019
With details at once compelling and disturbing, geographer Jacob Shell describes the lives of the elephants of mountainous Myanmar and northeastern India that haul timber or transport people.
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World
Handlers, known as mahouts, ride elephants along a mountain ridge at the Elephant Conservation Center in Xayaboury, Laos. The center has 29 elephants, most of which spent long careers hauling logs in Laos' logging industry.

'A Million Elephants' No More: Conservationists In Laos Rush To Save An Icon

May 12, 2019
The Laos government and conservationists estimate there are only about 800 elephants left in all of Laos, just half of them living in the wild.
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The Salt
Tenzing talks with tea farmers from his large farming district on how to successfully run organic tea farms. He also discusses how best to survive in the market, where big tea growers with much cheaper rates can be more competitive.

Tea Farmer In India Leads Charge For Organic, Evades The Charge Of Elephants

Feb 06, 2018
In the biggest tea-producing region of India, hazards range from red spider mites to wild elephants. One brave grower faces them head on, all while spurring a movement to grow tea organically.
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The Two-Way
Pea the ostrich enjoys the company of elephants such as Jotto at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.

In Other News: This Photo Of An Elephant Snuggling An Ostrich

Oct 14, 2016
It can be hard for different animals to get along, but Pea and Jotto have figured it out.
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The Two-Way
Shanthi, a 41-year-old Asian elephant, was recently fitted with Washington's largest pair of Teva boots for her front feet to combat arthritis.

Arthritic Elephant At National Zoo Gets Pachyderm Pedicures And Giant Teva Boots

Sep 07, 2016
Veterinarians at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have turned to an unconventional therapy for an arthritic 41-year-old Asian elephant — shoes. The talented animal also knows how to play the harmonica.
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Around the Nation
Lucy the Elephant has weathered a few storms in her home on the New Jersey shore. Many believe she is the oldest roadside attraction in America.

Elephants Never Forget — And At 6 Stories Tall, This One's Unforgettable

Jul 11, 2015
Lucy the Elephant is the oldest roadside attraction in America. Saved from the wrecking ball, she's a survivor among the increasingly endangered species of American roadside oddities.
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Goats and Soda
An African elephant in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park is a draw for tourists.

Elephant On The Menu? It's Not Just A Birthday Dish For Robert Mugabe

Mar 02, 2015
The Zimbabwean ruler reportedly served pachyderm at his 91st birthday party. Does anyone else do that? Turns out, yes.
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