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science10 days ago•5 min saved

Ancient elephant butchered 1.8 million years ago at Olduvai Gorge, study says

A new study reports the earliest direct evidence that early human ancestors butchered elephants about 1.8 million years ago at Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge, where stone tools were found alongside bones of Elephas recki. The findings suggest deliberate, systematic processing of megafauna and a food surplus that would have aided survival, signaling a major ecological and technological shift with larger, more complex occupation sites rather than opportunistic scavenging.

via Fox News|

#archaeology #butchery #early-humans

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Paige the elephant disrupts Texas GOP convention, sparking controversy

An African elephant named Paige was brought to the Texas Republican Party’s annual convention in Houston. After Governor Abbott’s keynote, Paige walked through the hall and urinated on the convention floor, prompting surprise and laughter from attendees and immediate animal-welfare criticisms from advocacy groups who say elephants should not be used as political props.

via The Guardian|

#animal-welfare #convention #elephant

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Uganda minibus collides with crossing elephant in national park, three dead

A minibus carrying seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials collided with a crossing elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, northwestern Uganda, killing three people and injuring four, including the driver. Authorities urged caution for motorists in protected areas where wildlife frequently cross roads, especially at night.

via CBS News|

#elephant #minibus #murchison-falls-national-park

national4 months ago•22 min saved

National Zoo reveals long-awaited baby elephant as Linh Mai enters the scene

The Smithsonian National Zoo introduced Linh Mai, its first baby elephant in about 25 years, a two‑month‑old female calf being bottle‑fed as keepers prepare for her public debut; a second female Asian elephant is acting as a stand‑in mother to care for the calf.

via The Washington Post|

#asian-elephant #calf #elephant

archaeology4 months ago•100 min saved

1.8-million-year-old elephant butchery hints at early humans fueling big brains

Archaeologists at Olduvai Gorge identify a 1.8-million-year-old elephant carcass with tool-assisted processing, indicating coordinated butchery by early hominins (likely Homo erectus). This suggests large group living and a high-calorie diet to support brain expansion, aligning with the expensive-tissue hypothesis.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #elephant #homoerectus

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Thailand Park Tragedy: Third Fatality Linked to a Wild Elephant

A wild bull elephant named Oyewan killed a 65-year-old Thai tourist at Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand, the third fatality linked to the same animal; the wife escaped as rangers scared the elephant away. Officials will decide soon whether to relocate or modify Oyewan’s behavior. Thailand’s wild-elephant population has surged toward 800, contributing to more than 220 deaths since 2012, and authorities are using contraceptive vaccines on females to curb growth.

via CBS News|

#elephant #khao-yai-national-park #thailand

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Lone tusker's deadly rampage in Jharkhand leaves 22 dead

Forest officials in Jharkhand are tracking a single-tusked elephant blamed for 22 deaths since January, with tranquilisation attempts failing as over 100 personnel hunt the animal that has moved nightly through villages, highlighting mounting human-elephant conflict driven by habitat loss and encroachment.

via The Guardian|

#elephant #human-elephant-conflict #india

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Jharkhand's rampaging elephant leaves 20 dead as search continues

A wild male elephant has killed at least 20 people over nine days in Jharkhand's Chaibasa and Kolhan forest areas. A large hunt involving over 100 forest personnel is ongoing to locate and capture the animal, which has proven elusive and active at night. Officials say the deaths reflect a human-elephant conflict linked to shrinking forests and habitat fragmentation. The elephant remains uncaptured, as authorities warn residents to stay indoors at night and continue the search; compensation has been announced for the victims’ families.

via BBC|

#elephant #human-elephant-conflict #india

environment7 months ago•1 min saved

Kenya Honors the Passing of Iconic Elephant Craig

Kenya mourns the death of Craig, a legendary super tusker elephant known for his massive tusks and calm demeanor, symbolizing successful conservation efforts that have increased elephant populations and highlighted the importance of protection and community involvement.

via DW|

#conservation #craig #elephant

environment7 months ago•2 min saved

Kenya Mourns the Loss of Iconic 'Super Tusker' Elephant Craig at Age 54

Kenya mourns the death of Craig, a legendary 'super tusker' elephant in Amboseli National Park, known for his massive tusks and calm demeanor, symbolizing successful conservation efforts; he died of natural causes at age 54, leaving a lasting legacy in wildlife protection and tourism.

via ABC News|

#conservation #craig #elephant

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Kenya Honors 'Super Tusker' Elephant Craig After His Passing

Kenya mourns the death of Craig, a legendary 'super tusker' elephant in Amboseli National Park, known for his immense tusks and calm demeanor, symbolizing successful conservation efforts; he died of natural causes at age 54, leaving a lasting legacy in wildlife protection and tourism.

via Yahoo|

#conservation #craig #elephant

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Kenya Honors 'Super Tusker' Elephant Craig After His Passing

via AP News|

#conservation #craig #elephant

environment7 months ago•1 min saved

Craig, the Iconic Beer-Ambassador Elephant, Passes Away at 54

Craig, a renowned 54-year-old male tusker elephant and a symbol of conservation success in Kenya's Amboseli National Park, has died of natural causes. Known for his impressive tusks and calm demeanor, he was also a brand ambassador for Tusker beer and a major tourist attraction, representing Africa's natural heritage. His death marks the loss of one of the last remaining super tuskers, highlighting the importance of wildlife preservation.

via BBC|

#ambassador #conservation #elephant

world1 year ago•3 min saved

Tourist's Beer Pouring on Elephant Sparks Outrage in Kenya

A Spanish tourist in Kenya faced backlash after videos surfaced of him pouring beer into an elephant's trunk and feeding elephants and a rhino in wildlife reserves, actions considered dangerous and disrespectful to conservation efforts, prompting investigations by Kenyan authorities and calls for stricter regulation of tourist behavior in wildlife parks.

via BBC|

#animal-abuse #elephant #kenya

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Wild Elephant Raids Thai Grocery for Snacks

A hungry wild elephant named Plai Biang Lek in Thailand raided a grocery store near Khao Yai National Park, snacking on various items and causing minor damage, highlighting the ongoing issue of elephants venturing into human habitats due to habitat loss.

via KSL.com|

#elephant #grocery-store #human-wildlife-conflict