elephants

Oldest elephant in Ramat Gan Safari dies

66-year-old Varda, the oldest elephant in the Safari, dies after suffering a fall.

20,000 elephants:

Botswana threatens Germany

The state of Botswana has issued a threat to Germany that it will send tens of thousands of elephants if Berlin does not stop promoting a decision on hunting.

Watch: Rescuer helps trapped elephant escape from pond

The majestic creature reportedly looked back at the people who had saved him, 'thanking' them for their efforts.

Massive prehistoric elephant tusk unearthed in central Israel

Archaeologists say new discovery could shed light on the diet and behavior of humans during the Lower Paleolithic.

Watch: Elephant flips over SUV at South African nature park

Couple honks to frighten off bull elephant attacking family vehicle on South African road.

Watch: China's 'wandering elephants' raid farms on 807-mile trek

China’s famous herd of wandering elephants embarked on a long journey through the gigantic country, stopping to pillage towns along the way.

Watch: Elephant in family's kitchen

Family in Thailand awakes to find Asian elephant rummaging through their kitchen.

Amazing:

Elephant trapped in India well rescued in 12-hour crane action

After spellbinding 12-hour operation, residents succeed in rescuing elephant that accidentally stumbled into deep well.

Excited chimps get matzah for Passover

Apes, elephants at Ramat Gan Safari thrilled to receive rare treat of matzah for Passover instead of bread.

Excited chimps get matzah for Passover

Apes, elephants at Ramat Gan Safari thrilled to receive rare treat of matzah for Passover instead of bread.

Watch: Elephants helping each other cross riverbed

This baby elephant had a hard time climbing out of a dry riverbed. Other elephants helped him.

Watch: Mother and aunt save baby elephant

Elephant pup in South Korean zoo falls into water and begins to drown, but her mother and aunt come to rescue with calm and resourcefulness.

Amazing Footage Shows How Elephants React to Air Raid Sirens

Amazing instinct kicks in for herd of elephants at Ramat Gan's 'Safari' zoo.

Negev Elephant Park a No Go Due to Bureaucratic Snafu

An elephant park that organizers hoped would bring tourists to the Negev is a no go - because someone forgot to check the rules

Video: Elephant Born in Safari Park

Seven-year-old Asiatic elephant La Belle gives birth to a female calf. The breed is an endangered one.