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A young elephant at a venue in Thailand. They are used as a backdrop for selfies, ridden and forced to entertain tourists by playing football, painting, riding tricycles, throwing darts and ...

A white elephant gift exchange is one of the few gift-giving events where the rules are minimal and your choices are only limited by price (which is perhaps the golden rule: Do not go over budget).

Explore a country-by-country look at the population status of the African savanna elephant. The Great Elephant Census surveyed sites throughout the continent in 2014 and 2015. During this period ...

Elephant ride and splash: India is known for its elephants and if you fancy riding one and also being splashed on by one, you can try it out in Goa. While water sports are very popular in Goa ...

Learn more If you're looking for a fun way to ring in the holiday season with friends and family, you can't go wrong with a white elephant party. For those not familiar, a white elephant is a gift ...

By Emily Anthes Emily Anthes previously reported on another elephant at the Berlin Zoo who learned how to peel bananas. Elephants are serious about self care. To stay cool, and protect their skin ...

What is an African forest elephant? Of the two species of African elephants, forest elephants are both smaller and more rare than their cousins, African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana).

Jaipur: The cost of elephant rides at Amer Fort has been reduced to Rs1,500 per tourist, effective Nov 15, sparking protests from elephant owners who argue this change will lead to financial hardship.

They would have to fit an elephant. “I was definitely intrigued by the challenge,” the designer says. “I’ve never worked with anyone with a tail.” Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant ...