Articles related to "Asian Elephant"

Physical characteristics of elephants, including ears, trunk, skin and tusks, are noticeably different depending on whether the animals originate from Africa or Asia.

Four species of elephant are recognized as DNA shows two species are different from the Asian and African. All are endangered largely due to habitat destruction and loss.

Yala National Park lies in the deep south of Sri Lanka. Dawn safaris are one of the best ways to glimpse one of the park's favourite inmates, the elephants.

Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound.

The Asian elephant has played a central role in Thai history, yet rapidly shrinking habitat and a drastic reduction in numbers mean that it is now an endangered species.

Conservationists the world over are worried about the illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam with worldwide ramifications. The accent is on Ivory and its products.

Carol Buckley had dreams of being a circus trainer, going to the extent of purchasing a one-year-old elephant named Tarra and training her to perform.

Sri Lankan rehabilitation-reintroduction program cares for orphaned elephants at Udawalewe National Park, where they are released to become part of the wild population.

While several jungles in India are frequented by the Asian Elephant, they are most easily accessible and visible in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Elephant Nature Park in the Mae Taeng Valley in northern Thailand is home to over thirty Asian elephants, many of them rescued from dire circumstances.

Mammoths, extinct relatives of elephants, fascinate mankind from beyond the grave. They originated in Africa like humans and spread over the Northern Hemisphere.

Elephants can get very angry and will hold a grudge a long time.

Koh Chang Marine National Park is environmentally protected by the Thai government. Mass tourism hasn't yet arrived and it is an oasis of tranquillity.

Several animal welfare organizations and a former Ringling Bros. Circus employee says the Asian elephants are beaten, shackled and confined for days on end.

Asian elephants have long been a Sinhalese symbol and although numbers have greatly dwindled, conservationists are determined to ensure their survival.

Whether they are rainforests or monsoon forests, tropical forests contain the largest variety of animal species compared with all other habitats.

Habitat loss from encroachment results in human-animal conflict as crop-raiding elephants find gardens a source of quick nutrition, angering people in Assam.

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee gives the huge mammals room to roam after retirement from zoos and circuses. The 2700 acre habitat cares for needy elephants.

Habitat conservation, water resource protection and public awareness programmes key to Friends of Nature's work combating environmental threats in biodiversity rich Nepal

Sri Lanka is home to a wide variety of unique wildlife and visiting the island's national parks is one way to spot native animals and explore diverse ecosystems.

Planning your visit to Taronga Zoo will pay dividends. Make sure you don't miss some of the outstanding exhibits and daily shows. Save cash on tickets. Learn more here.

Washington D.C. is a living history lesson. Smithsonian museums and monuments commemorate America's past with educational exhibits on everything from espionage to space

According to the article Crash of Tam 3054, the tragic events that unfolded in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday July 17, 2007 were avoidable while inevitable.

Traveling to Washington, DC, with children? Your kids may like the museums and monuments, but they'll love the Washington Zoo.

Navajo Trail & Kingdom of Carnivores are among the star attractions, with a glimpse at how Wolves, North American Black Bears and African Lions live in nature.

Amorphophallus, possibly the world's stinkiest plant, has made headlines and brought in crowds each time it has bloomed.

Taman Negara in Malaysia is the world's oldest rainforest. Here's how to survive grueling hikes and leeches while exploring some stunning flora and fauna

The ancient flora and unique fauna found in cloud or misty forests of Sri Lanka's central hills provide a veritable source of fascination for scientists and laymen alike.