Wayanad Elephants: Rahul Gandhi Heads Home Amid Violent ‘Hartal’ Over Man-Animal Conflict

KERALA, INDIA – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has made his way to Wayanad in Kerala following a district-wide strike called by opposition parties after man-animal conflicts in the region turned violent on Saturday. The strike was organized in response to an incident on Friday in which a man was killed by a wild elephant near … Read more

Climate Crisis Linked to Mysterious Mass Deaths of African Elephants

The sudden deaths of African elephants in Botswana and Zimbabwe in 2020 sparked widespread concern and speculation. This brought the attention of experts who have now revealed that the mass deaths could be linked to global warming and the climate crisis. In a recent report, scientists have ruled out poaching and poisoning as the cause … Read more

Deadly Bacterium Linked to Mass Deaths of African Elephants in Zimbabwe: Study Findings

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe – A recent study conducted by scientists from the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, the Animal and Plant Health Agency UK, the University of Surrey, and laboratories in South Africa has revealed that a bacterium closely associated with deadly septicemia could be the cause of the deaths of six African elephants in Zimbabwe, … Read more

Bacteria-Linked Deaths Threaten African Elephants

VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe – A new study conducted by international organizations has identified a potential link between the deaths of 35 African elephants in Zimbabwe and a dangerous bacterium associated with deadly septicaemia. The discovery raises concerns about the growing threats faced by African elephants, already an endangered species, and emphasizes the need for further … Read more

Bacterial Infection Claims 35 Elephants in Zimbabwe, Scientists Reveal Culprit

In Harare, Zimbabwe, a modern reimagining of the classic detective series “Columbo” has sparked intrigue among viewers, while real-world scientists have cracked a cold case involving the deaths of 35 elephants in the country. The new series, “Poker Face,” features a casino worker turned fugitive with the ability to detect lies, solving mysteries while on … Read more

Mysterious Bacterial Outbreak Killing Elephants in Zimbabwe Linked to Bisgaard Taxon 45, New Study Finds

VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE — In late August 2020, wildlife veterinarian Chris Foggin was in the midst of investigating the mysterious deaths of several elephants suspected of anthrax poisoning when he received a call about more fatalities. The next day, another five dead elephants were discovered in the scorching Zimbabwean sun. Foggin and his team worked … Read more