Category: Rescue Animals
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The baby elephant, swept by the canal’s current, was finally rescued—its mother’s anxious trumpets turning to joyful cries of reunion.
For the past few weeks, elephants from the Western Ghats, which have caused a lot of anxiety by venturing into in Kerala towns resulting in the death of two people, have been splitting the social media in two over the ramifications involved in managing human-animal conflicts. This morning though, all stood united and rooted for…
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After 24 years in a concrete cage, the elephant stepped onto soft earth—tears falling as freedom finally touched her soul.
Guillermina, now 25 years old, and her mother were kept in an underground pit for decades. “Guillermina had never even had grass under her feet, so everything was new to her,” a representative from Global Sanctuary for Elephants told Newsweek. The transition to the sanctuary was overwhelming for both elephants, who had grown accustomed to…
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Once frail and sick, the rescued tiger cub now roars with strength—his incredible recovery fueled by love and second chances.
Aasha, a Bengal tiger, was just 9 months old. But she weighed around 30 pounds, which was a size more appropriate for a 3-month-old cub. “I asked how could a 9-month-old tiger be that small,” Keahey told The Dodo. As Keahey learned more, Aasha’s sad story came together piece by piece – painting the…
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Beaten for years in silence, the temple elephant flinched at kindness—her eyes finally weeping not from pain, but overwhelming relief.
When Lilly was found, she had been chained to stand under the hot sun with no access to fresh food, water or even a resting mound for 60 days straight. What happened next gave her a second chance at life. Devotees at a temple in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra awaited for their chance to see Champa the…
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The tiny elephant, missing its trunk, wandered helplessly—its eyes full of fear, as survival without its most vital tool seemed impossible.
Fears for the calf’s safety have grown after footage showed the baby animal walking among a herd of elephants in Kruger National Park without its critical body part. Safari workers said they didn’t know exactly how it had lost its iconic appendage but it was likely ripped off by a predator. A young elephant has…
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In a touching moment, orphaned Phabeni nestled close to Lundi—finding comfort, warmth, and a mother’s love in her gentle presence.
Undisclosed Location, South Africa (06 February 2024) – Little (or not so little anymore) Phabeni, is taking some big steps into getting to know his future herd at HERD. The HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development) Elephant Orphanage is the first of its kind in South Africa. It is vital to have wildlife orphanages…
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Caught off guard, the caretaker laughed as the baby elephant wrapped her in a jumbo-sized hug—pure, playful love on display.
Everybody loves a cuddle – and Ele the baby elephant is no different. But the adorable calf didn’t realise her hefty size when she went in for a hug with her caretaker. Ele, who is only two weeks’ old, was captured on video taking the worker, called Allie, by surprise when she collapsed into her…
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In a daring act of unity, strangers joined hands to save a drowning elephant and her calf—love guiding every effort.
In a daring act of unity, strangers joined hands to save a drowning elephant and her calf—love guiding every effort. The elephant rescue began with a simple plan. Rescuers needed to get the calf to safety so they could concentrate on helping the mother. For reference, a baby elephant weighs about 250 pounds at birth,…
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A playful baby rescue elephant joyfully chases her caretakers—her happiness bubbling like a giant, floppy-eared puppy.
As powerful as they are and as regal and imperious as they may seem, elephants are affectionate animals with fun-loving, playful sides. When acclimated to human presence in supportive settings like wildlife rescues and zoos, elephants can form close friendships with their human caretakers and even play games with them! The wonderful caretakers of Botswana’s…
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After 41 years of cruelty and chains, Mare Noi took her first free steps—each one trembling with pain and silent relief.
Elephants are majestic, smart, and warm animals that people continue to take advantage of. In Thailand, due to the tourism and logging industry, the elephant population has severely dropped, and those who still are around endure severe cruelty. Such is the story of Mare Noi, an elephant that lived in chains for 41 long years.…