“But little thought is spared to them after they age beyond 60, their official retirement age fixed by the forest department. Most of these elephants live in conditions detrimental to their being or are abandoned by the owners who adopt indifference towards the animal. ” – The Times of India

“Here is some good news for wildlife lovers. In the last six years, no case of elephant deaths due to train-hit has been reported from Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand, thanks to joint effort by the state Forest Department and the Railways. ” – The Times of India

“After being pushed a few yards into the other side of the border into Maharashtra, the skies opened up at around 10.30 pm much to the relief of the four elephants, including a tusker. ” – The Times of India

“Jharkhand’s forest department is planning to put on display in a museum the tusks of a rogue elephant, named Laden by the villagers. ” – The Times of India

“Knysna’s elusive elephants are back in the news after a massive bull elephant trashed a brand new tractor in the Karatara Forest near the town.” – The Times

“At least 250 people die on an average every year in the country’s eastern states in the man-elephant conflict.” – The Times of India

“An elephant ran amok in Haridwar district killing five people and injuring three others on Thursday, forest officials said. ” – The Times of India

“A pregnant elephant was found dead in a maize field near the National Highway in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal and it is suspected that she suffered a heart attack during labour. ” – The Times of India

“Two ageing elephants – Ranjeet and Vimla – who used to take the tourists of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) for a royal ride in the jungle – have been retired. In their place young and energetic Sushila (14 years) and Laxmi (7) have been recruited. ” – The Times of India

“Two elephants were electrocuted early on Thursday when they came in contact with a high-tension overhead wire near the Badrama wildlife sanctuary in Orissa’s Sambalpur district, a forest official said. ” – The Times of India

“A suspected case of viral disease has resulted in the death of two wild elephants in the Wayanad district in Kerala in the last one month. ” – The Times of India

“The Rajiv Gandhi zoological park at Katraj on Monday moved an application before judicial magistrate first class SJ Ansari urging her to direct the forest department, Pune, to take custody of an elephant on the grounds that the park is unable to maintain the animal due to paucity of funds. ” – The Times of India

“Visitors can get rides on elephants this summer at Vandalur zoo. The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, popularly known as Vandalur zoo, is planning to start elephant safari rides from May 1. “- The Times of India

“Villagers living in the dense forests of Equatorial Guinea have asked local authorities for permission to kill elephants who have begun destroying their crops, state radio said today.” – The Times

“Exploited in their youth and physically abused when they are not able to work anymore, old elephants in Kerala can now look forward to a life away from the dreaded sharp hook of the mahout. ” – The Times of India

“In a bid to upgrade safety profile, Dudhwa has received five elephants from Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bengal for patrolling and guarding the forest area against possible threats, including poaching. ” – The Times of India

“Legalising the culling of elephants has infuriated animal- rights groups.” – The Times

“After the grim news on the tiger this week, here is something positive. The population of elephants in the wild has jumped by more than a thousand. As per the latest 2007 survey, it stands at between 18,663 and 18,713. This is excluding figures from the N-E states for which the numbers are yet to be compiled. ” – The Times of India