Tag Archives: WILD ELEPHANTS

Why U.S. Zoos Are Importing Wild Elephants

Under intense criticism from animal welfare groups and others—and now facing a lawsuit—the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recentlyapproved a permit allowing three U.S. zoos to import 18 wild elephants from Swaziland.

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Elephants Shot With Arrows Travel To Humans For Help

Last month, a wild elephant and two of his friends were attacked by poachers. Wounded by poisoned arrows, they trudged across the African landscape to the one place that could help them: the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT).

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