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A wild kind of wash

Kim — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:31:53 +0000

Alice and Tiki, two elephants from the Wildlife Safari in Oregon, have been washing cars. Park officials state that it gives the elephants exercise and that the car wash is a fundraiser for the park.
NRtoday.com

Thai mahouts ride tourist craze for elephants

Kim — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:15:09 +0000

Mahouts in Thailand are using cute baby elephants to earn money from tourists.

The Vancouver Sun

6th elephant captured in Maldare forest range

Kim — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:47:05 +0000

Elephants assist in the capture of a wild elephant who had recently killed three people in the Avaregunda village.

The Times of India

Rehab centres for burnt-out tuskers

Kim — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:16:08 +0000

“In a first-of-its-kind move, Project Elephant has released funds for setting up rescue and rehabilitation centres across the country to accommodate ill or ageing working elephants.” – Indian Express

Thai mahouts ride tourist craze for elephants

Kim — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:27:01 +0000

“But add a cute baby, and tourists flock to pet and feed the grey-brown giants, making the plodding pachyderms more of an investment than a curse for modern mahouts working in Thailand, one of Asia’s top holiday destinations.” –

Tame elephants to keep poachers at bay

Kim — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:19:42 +0000

“The kumki (working) elephants of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve near here which have over the decades played a significant role in spreading the name of the sanctuary far and wide have of late been entrusted with the additional responsibility of keeping poachers at bay.” – The Hindu

Kerala elephants take a break with ayurveda

Kim — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:32:32 +0000

“After the grueling festival season, its time for complete rest, feasts and rejuvenation for captive elephants in Kerala.” – Khaleej Times Online

Uncertain future for elephants of Thailand

Kim — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:40:42 +0000

“Professor Rosaleen Duffy and Dr Lorraine Moore from the University’ s School of Social Sciences say many problems have endured since the ending of the logging trade which employed virtually all Thai elephants in 1989.” –

Wild herd kills pregnant elephant in Kaziranga

Kim — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:25:09 +0000

“In Padma�s case, the bull elephants probably attacked her after failing to lure her away, he said. ” – The Telegraph

PETA pushes for ban on jumbo rides

Kim — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:21:56 +0000

“They bring cheer to children, an exotic touch to tourist enterprises and colour to parades and festivities. But lack of nutrition, ill treatment at hands of owners and overwork are threatening the largest land animal in the world.” – NDTV.com

Park-like shelter for elephants in Jaipur

Kim — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:20:30 +0000

“Tourism department in Jaipur is building a natural park-like shelter with extensive plantation and well-equipped veterinary hospital, for the elephants that ferry tourists in the pink city.” – Newstrack India

The last mahouts

Kim — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:21:18 +0000

“They stood before us like condemned men, their proud tradition and heritage had run its course. These well-weathered, handsome men of the jungle were the last real mahouts, trained in the ancient and dangerous art of wild elephant capture.” – the star online

Elephants need fair treatment

Kim — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:13:33 +0000

“About 150 captive elephants died between August 1, 2006 and March 15, 2007, according to Elephant Lovers Association. Elephants also killed 49 persons in the state during this period.” – Khaleej Times Online

Crazy work hours put jumbo stress on elephants

Kim — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:18:09 +0000

“Perhaps, it’s another grim reminder that human relations with these gentle giants have soured and it might not just get better very soon.” – IBN Live

Kim — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:13:10 +0000

“Chipra Rani, 66, stands 8ft 11 inches tall and has been serving the government for over 40 years.” – The Telegraph

Elephants to work on UK construction sites

Kim — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:46:05 +0000

“Zoos could become sustainable logistic centres as first trained elephant prepares for work on Southwark site” – Building

Kerala govt. direction on elephant rules

Kim — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:24:01 +0000

“The Kerala government on Saturday directed officials concerned to strictly implement laws under The Captive Elephant Management Rules following a rise in the number of incidents involving elephants participating in temple festivals becoming wild,causing hardship to people.” – The Hindu

NSPCA not impressed

Kim — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:17:33 +0000

“The use of an elephant to crush grapes was a cause for concern, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) said on Wednesday.” – IOL