Articles related to "Elephant Sanctuary"

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.

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.

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

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.

Parents can help children set aside some of their money for charitable donations and choose the best charity for their hard-earned cash.

This elephant sanctuary not only entertains visitors as one of the top tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, but above all offers a safe haven to many elephants.

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.

Knut was born at the Berlin Zoo in December, 2006. The polar bear cub was rejected by his mother and the adorable cub's plight made him famous around the world.