At Least 26 Elephants Killed by Poachers in Central Africa
At least 26 elephants were killed in Central Africa after a group of armed poachers raided a protected sanctuary on Monday (May 6), according to wildlife officials. Full story
Baby elephant charms public at Copenhagen Zoo
A baby elephant stays close to its mother while making its first public debut at Denmark's Copenhagen Zoo. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Armed Poachers Reportedly Raid African Elephant Sanctuary
Elephant poachers in Central Africa were seen entering a protected area and shooting in the direction of elephants on Monday (May 6), wildlife officials reported. Full story
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Locals in India save elephant from drowning
An elephant calf that fell into a ditch in India was rescued with the help of local residents. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Circus elephant in recovery from shooting
Police in Mississippi are investigating who shot Carol, an elephant that performs with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, as veterinarians say the elephant is lucky to be alive. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports.
Baby elephant pulled from well in India
Local residents and forest officials managed to saved a wild elephant that had fallen into a well in India. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
Circus elephant hit in drive-by shooting
An elephant with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in Tupelo, Mississippi. The elephant is currently recuperating at his home in Missouri.
Rare giant Elephant bird egg up for auction
A rare and complete sub-fossilized Elephant bird egg that is more than 100 times the size of an ordinary chicken egg is up for auction in London. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.
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