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2013-06-07
Oregon Zoo Elephant's Tuberculosis Diagnosis a Challenge for Him and His Caretakers
Left untreated, the chronic disease, which attacks the respiratory system, can be fatal to people, elephants, and some other species.
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2013-05-30
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Welcomes New Director of Elephant Husbandry
Adam Stone brings 22 years of experience in animal care and applied animal behavior, along with 11 years of working with elephants in a variety of roles.
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2013-05-14
Oakland Zoo Hosts Guest Speaker, Ed Stewart, Co-Founder of PAWS, for "Celebrating Elephants"
On Friday, May 17, Oakland Zoo will host a "Celebrating Elephants" evening presentation featuring guest speaker Ed Stewart, Co-Founder of Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and leader in animal welfare and rescue.
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2013-03-25
Welcome Center 2013 Calendar of Events
Please check our calendar of events and join us as often as you can at the Welcome Center!
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2013-04-18
Documentary "An Apology to Elephants," narrated by Lily Tomlin, to premier on Monday, April 22nd, at 6:00 pm (CST) on HBO
An Apology to Elephants isn't a pitch for money as much as it's a pitch for enlightenment, an argument for us to stop looking away.
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2013-04-17
British Government to Ban Use of Wild Animals in Traveling Circuses From 2015
The use of wild animals in traveling circuses will be outlawed in two years' time in Great Britain.
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2013-03-20
Endangered Species Conference Moved to Protect Sharks, Rhinos, Elephants
Science, not politics, ruled at the recent Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) conference in Thailand, says Canada's World Wildlife Fund
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2013-03-20
The Meanest Girls at the Watering Hole
A scientist studying female elephants - usually portrayed as cooperative - makes a surprising observation about their behavior.
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2013-03-11
How to Tell an Elephant From a Cat? Check the Larynx
How do elephants make their distinctive thundering sounds? Do they purr like cats, or are their voices just really low?
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2013-02-26
"Battle for the Elephants" to be broadcast on PBS TV Feb. 27 at 8:00 p.m. CST
"Battle for the Elephants" explores the brutal slaughter of African elephants for their tusks, fueled largely by China's demand for ivory.
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2013-02-21
Elephant Sanctuary Response to USDA Inspection
As supporters, staff members and board members together, we have a united goal to ensure the very best quality life for our elephants.
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2013-02-16
The staff of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee extend their heartfelt condolences to the PAWS family as they mourn the passing of Pat Derby.
This loss is felt throughout the animal welfare community as deeply as her compassion was felt by those animals whose lives she impacted.
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2013-02-14
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Announces New Chairman of the Board
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee announced today Dr. Richard Rhoda, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, has been named Chairperson of the organization.
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2013-01-26
Ringling Bros. Testimony About Bullhooks
While the settlement was considered a tremendous blow among the ranks of animal welfare organizations, they do point out what they consider to be damning testimony, again, framing the argument that physical correction with bullhooks is more about abusive control than humane training.
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2013-01-26
Tennessee, Florida Elephant Retirement Homes Differ in Approach
In researching this story, The Tennessean was granted limited access to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee near Hohenwald and the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation near Orlando, Fla. Neither facility is open to the public.
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2013-01-26
Debate Rages On Over Circus Elephants
Circus industry, animal activists are worlds apart on what constitutes abuse.
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