Tag: elephant
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Man trampled to death by wild elephant near Coimbatore
[ad_1] A 73-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant near Ikkarai Boluvampatti in Coimbatore district early on Thursday, November 9, 2023. A. Karuppan, a resident of Pattiyarkovilpathi settlement near Ikkarai Boluvampatti, around 25 km off Coimbatore city, died in the attack by a lone elephant. The place falls under Boluvampatti forest range…
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For Chhattisgarh BJP, the elephant in the room is demand for caste census
[ad_1] Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani during a road show ahead of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, at Keskal in Kondagaon district, on Nov. 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Even though 12 of the 20 seats going to polls on November 7 in Chhattisgarh are reserved for Scheduled Tribes, both the ruling Congress…
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Opinion: The California Supreme Court should recognize elephant rights
[ad_1] The California Supreme Court is considering whether to grant a hearing for three elephants — Nolwazi, Amahle and Mabu — at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. If granted, the hearing would determine whether these elephants are being unjustly detained, and whether they should be relocated to a sanctuary. Elephants are sensitive, intelligent beings who feel…
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Unbelievable elephant encounter goes viral on TikTok
[ad_1] A recent viral video on TikTok captured a remarkable encounter involving an elephant colliding with a car. The video showcases the immense strength of the elephant and the impressive durability of the vehicle’s windshield. Fortunately, the occupants inside the car emerged unscathed from this extraordinary encounter. The video, initially shared by a TikTok user…
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YouTuber iShowSpeed treated after elephant toothpaste experiment goes wrong
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Popular YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins, had to be treated by paramedics after an experiment during a livestream went wrong. The…
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‘The worst animal cruelty of all’ – Celebrities back bill to ban elephant tourism ads | Nature | News
[ad_1] Celebrities have backed the banning of adverts for attractions abroad which abuse elephants whose “future is threatened by ruthless commercial exploitation”. The Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill will have its third reading in the House of Lords on Monday. Conservationist Chris Packham said: “The brutality to Asian elephants in tourism is often described as…
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The elephant in the room plops down on ‘Meet the Press’
[ad_1] I just realized I’m the unwitting victim of one of the most fiendish long cons in the history of grifting. Here’s my story. Several weeks ago, Jessica Sutherland, my wonderful editor here at Daily Kos, told me one of the muckety-mucks in the organization had suggested I write a fun and breezy weekly review of…
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Elephant tries to get its newborn to stand in greater Kruger
[ad_1] Posted on 3 August 2023 After giving birth to a newborn calf, an elephant persists in getting its newborn to stand, leading to a heartwarming sighting. Seasoned field guide, Brett Marneweck, was witness to the sighting and fortunately had his camera rolling to share with Latest Sightings. ‘We headed out on our afternoon safari, planning…
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Pride of lions on a golf course and an visits elephant a mine
[ad_1] Wild animals have been making headlines recently, with two unusual sightings reported of a pride of 11 lions visiting the Skukuza Golf Course in Kruger National Park. According to Jean Rossouw, the course’s greenkeeper, the lions are regular visitors and have been coming to enjoy the course all throughout the week. Among the pride…
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Gorah Elephant Camp offers special rates to SA locals this winter
[ad_1] Gorah Elephant Camp, a luxury safari lodge located in the heart of the Eastern Cape’s Addo National Park, is offering South Africans special rates this winter. Valid until end-August 2023, Gorah is offering special Less 45% Rates to all SA residents. As the only private concession within Addo, Gorah provides an exclusive and immersive…