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Why did the herd reject this baby elephant? #WorldElephantDay

Generally elephants take care of their own... what happened here with this baby elephant at Hwange National Park? Russ thinks it may be blind. Curiou

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The Burning Question - Africa Geographic Magazine

The Burning Question - Africa Geographic Magazine | Human Interest | Scoop.it
AMERICA'S ONGOING DEBATE OVER THE TRADE IN IVORY


Eery tusk costs a life. That was the ominous theme of a 30-second clip shown on a public-funded billboard in Manhattan’s Times Square. It was direct, bold and all too brief. For one month in the Autumn of 2013, there was an elephant in New York City, flashing on a large screen, 24 hours a day for countless Americans and tourists to see. But like so many others fallen victim to gun, arrow and spear, this African giant was eventually taken down.


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The Price of an Elephant

The Price of an Elephant | Human Interest | Scoop.it
It’s a beautiful day, you are excited to be window shopping, finding gifts for your family and that perfect item for yourself. You’re perusing the aisles when suddenly you see it. Your heart lurches into...

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Garry Rogers's curator insight, August 14, 2014 7:05 PM

Here's a suggestion that will let everyone who cares help protect elephants.

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Orphaned baby elephant rescued after revenge attack

Orphaned baby elephant rescued after revenge attack | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Aa orphaned baby elephant was attacked by angry locals after a member of its herd killed a woman.

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Garry Rogers's curator insight, July 8, 2014 1:06 PM

Angry locals in Laikipia, Kenya attacked an orphaned baby elephant after a member of its herd killed a woman.  The tiny calf was speared several times.