Elephants

Epic journey of Asian elephant family

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Friday, July 23, 2021

It was the first time a wild Asian elephant had walked outside Xishuangbanna, Lincang or Pu'er.

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  • It was the first time a wild Asian elephant had walked outside Xishuangbanna, Lincang or Pu'er.
  • "This elephant family is known as 'short-nosed' because their noses are shorter than those of other elephants.
  • For the short-nosed family, home is the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan, located on the southwestern border of China.
  • Thanks to conservation projects, the wild Asian elephant population has been sheltered.

DNA results reveal orphaned elephant's family herd

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Experts are one step closer to confirming the family herd of an orphaned elephant in West Africa after DNA analysis provided crucial information showing family members could be close by.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Experts are one step closer to confirming the family herd of an orphaned elephant in West Africa after DNA analysis provided crucial information showing family members could be close by.
  • In an effort to verify Nania's herd through a familial match, IFAW collected DNA samples from both Nania and wild elephants travelling through Deux Bal National Park.
  • First, the analysis noted the DNA sample results from one of the elephants indicate this elephant is likely her mother or less likely, a half-sibling.
  • "This is the first known attempt to successfully reunite an African elephant calf with its wild herd using DNA analysis," said Sissler-Bienvenu.

CGTN: Migrating herd of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan takes a break

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.

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  • BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.
  • The number of elephants in the herd has changed as the their journey progressed.
  • People were quickly organized to evacuate where necessary and food was also used to guide elephants away from urban areas.
  • The population of wild Asian elephants has been increasing in China, from 180 in 1980s to about 300 now.

CGTN: Migrating herd of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan takes a break

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.

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  • BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.
  • The number of elephants in the herd has changed as the their journey progressed.
  • Local authorities in the places that the elephants visited have all carried out comprehensive response plans to ensure the safety of both humans and the elephants.
  • The population of wild Asian elephants has been increasing in China, from 180 in 1980s to about 300 now.

Run Or Walk Virtually To Help Save Elephants

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

This year you can run or walk wherever you are to help save elephants from poaching and habitat destruction (register here ).

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  • This year you can run or walk wherever you are to help save elephants from poaching and habitat destruction (register here ).
  • "Very worryingly and directly due to the current pandemic poaching numbers are rising again.
  • At least 33,000 elephants are killed each year due to poaching across Africa.
  • About the Saving the Elephants Run:
    The Saving the Elephants Run was started in 2013 to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the African elephant.

Elephant cruelty rampant as bathing tops bucket list experiences

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Tourists are unknowingly driving cruelty with less obviously harmful interactions with elephants, such as bathing and selfies.

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  • Tourists are unknowingly driving cruelty with less obviously harmful interactions with elephants, such as bathing and selfies.
  • Yet, elephant washing venues have boomed in popularity, with the number of venues in Thailand offering elephant washing activities more than tripling in the last five years.
  • The venues offering these experiences are also often falsely masquerading themselves as "sanctuaries", "rescue centers" and as "ethical", duping well-meaning tourists.
  • 30 elephants were assessed at the sole identified elephant tourism venue, where the elephants lived in improved, yet still inadequate conditions.

World Elephant Day: Inspur Develops Technology to Protect 300 Wild Asian Elephants and Drive Ecological Harmony

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Inspur and China Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have joined hands to develop a world-leading system for the conservation of Asian elephants.

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  • Inspur and China Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have joined hands to develop a world-leading system for the conservation of Asian elephants.
  • It also sets an example of how technology can be leveraged to protect endangered species, promote harmony between humans and nature, and drive sustainable development.
  • The Asian elephant, the largest mammal in Asia, is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List for its small population size.
  • To alleviate human-elephant conflict and enable more informed scientific research, Inspur has developed a system to protect wild Asian elephants.

World Animal Protection reveals footage of horrific elephant training process known as "the crush"

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Friday, June 26, 2020

NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shocking new footage released today by World Animal Protection uncovers explicit parts of the cruel training process, known as "the crush", that baby elephants endure to make them submissive enough to interact with tourists.

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  • NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shocking new footage released today by World Animal Protection uncovers explicit parts of the cruel training process, known as "the crush", that baby elephants endure to make them submissive enough to interact with tourists.
  • World Animal Protection's ultimate goal is to end the wildlife trade in all its forms.
  • These include:
    Previous elephant training footage has only involved single incidents, which were rejected by the elephant tourism industry as procedures that were no longer common.
  • As a sustainable, long-term solution, World Animal Protection is advocating for a breeding ban on captive elephants to ensure future generations are spared this trauma.

New footage from World Animal Protection shows cruel elephant training for tourist entertainment

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Friday, June 26, 2020

Unseen footage released by the charity shows parts of the cruel training process, sometimes known as 'the crush', that young elephants endure to make them submissive enough to interact with people.

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  • Unseen footage released by the charity shows parts of the cruel training process, sometimes known as 'the crush', that young elephants endure to make them submissive enough to interact with people.
  • World Animal Protection is calling on the travel industry to build back better before tourism resumes in Thailand and other holiday destinations.
  • And to commit to end the exploitation of elephants and other wild animals for tourist entertainment.
  • World Animal Protection has been providing essential funds for 13 ethical, elephant-friendly camps across Asia to help them through this difficult time.

Change in Kamux's Management Team: CPO Olli Kilpi to Take up new Responsibilities Outside Kamux

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

HELSINKI, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Olli Kilpi, Kamux's CPO and Member of the Management Team, has decided to leave to take up new responsibilities outside the company.

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  • HELSINKI, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Olli Kilpi, Kamux's CPO and Member of the Management Team, has decided to leave to take up new responsibilities outside the company.
  • He has worked in the company since 2017, and will continue in his current position until 22 May, 2020.
  • "I would like to express my warmest thanks to Mr. Olli Kilpi for the great work he has done for Kamux in company's internationalization and growth.
  • Kamux combines online shopping with an extensive showroom network to provide its customers with a great service experience anytime, anywhere.