“Archaeologists working on the U.K.’s Channel Tunnel Rail Link between the south coast and London have unearthed a 400,000 year-old Stone Age site including elephant remains and flint tools.” – Bloomberg.com: U.K.

“Animal welfare campaigners have protested at a circus in Trafford with England’s only “performing” elephant.” – ManchesterOnline

“The International Fund for Animal Welfare (Ifaw) says nearly all ivory sold in the UK is sold illegally, because of “worrying” legal loopholes.” – BBC NEWS

“Heading the measures is a ?225,000 grant for a diverse selection of conservation project, aiding animals such as elephants, tigers and falcons. Other measures include continued backing for the National Wildlife Crime Intelligence Unit and joint-funding with WWF-UK of an enforcement officer post at TRAFFIC International.” – Green Consumer Guide

“But Will Travers of the Born Free Foundation believes the public mood is hardening: “We used to have two dozen or more captive dolphin shows in the UK and there isn’t one today. And everyone now agrees that polar bears are not a suitable species for captivity. When we started campaigning in the mid-1980s there were nine polar bears in zoos, now there is one… the same thing is happening with elephants.” – Guardian Unlimited

“It’s been a jumbo wait, but well worth it for the proud owners of their first baby elephants in more than 30 years.” – Manchester Online

“This baby African elephant is the latest addition to Knowsley Safari Park and we need your help to pick a name for her.” – ic Liverpool

“He is a Shepherd of a different kind. For, he has taken care of tigers, elephants and rhinos. Well, the list goes on. David Shepherd is primarily a wildlife painter and renowned conservationist from UK. He has been awarded the title of the Order of British Empire and is the fellow of prestigious art societies. Newsline caught up with Shepherd, a major force behind the ?Project Tiger?, during his recent visit. ” – Express India

“Morris dancers will be walking with elephants through Coventry city centre this weekend as a traditional ceremony dating back hundreds of years is played out.” – ic coventry uk

A new article about the tricks elephant are made to perform at Blackpool Zoo in England. – Captive Animal Protection Society