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- 1Sri Lanka's human-elephant conflict kills hundreds each year●In Sri Lanka, an average of 138 people have been killed in encounters with elephants each year since 2019, while the dea
In Sri Lanka, an average of 138 people have been killed in encounters with elephants each year since 2019, while elephant deaths over the same period averaged 402 a year. The figures highlight one of the world's deadliest human-elephant conflicts, driven by shrinking habitats and expanding farmland. Conservationists and officials are debating how to protect both communities and the endangered animals.
- 2Sri Lanka's Human-Elephant Conflict Takes Deadly Toll▼In Sri Lanka, Human-Elephant Conflict Takes Deadly Toll
Sri Lanka is facing a deadly conflict between humans and elephants, with both people and animals being killed as expanding human settlements encroach on elephant habitats. The island nation records some of the highest elephant deaths in Asia each year, as farmers and villagers clash with elephants raiding crops. Conservationists and authorities are under pressure to find workable solutions.
- 3Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners Announced▼From an Elephant Carrying its Dead Calf to a Coyote Surveying San Francisco, See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners
The Natural History Museum has revealed the winners of its Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Among the honored images are a photograph of an elephant carrying its dead calf and a shot of a coyote surveying San Francisco. The winning pictures highlight striking and emotional moments from wildlife across the world, drawing wide attention.
- 4Mournful Elephant Mother Photo Wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year▼Image of mournful elephant mom wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A photograph depicting a grief-stricken elephant mother has won the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. The image is drawing widespread attention for its emotional portrayal of maternal loss in the wild, and is being shared and discussed across news outlets as audiences respond to the poignant scene it captures.
- 5Tesso Nilo National Park has lost 78% of primary forest since 2009●# News : Tesso Nilo National Park in # Sumatra # indonesia 🇮🇩has lost 78% of primary forest since 2009 due to illegal #
Tesso Nilo National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia, has lost 78% of its primary forest since 2009, driven largely by illegal palm oil plantations established inside its boundaries. Conservation campaigners say the deforestation threatens endangered species including tigers, orangutans and elephants, and are calling for boycotts of palm oil and stronger protection for one of Sumatra's most important lowland forest reserves.
- 6Kenyan Artist Chief Nyamweya Weighs AI's Impact on Creativity▼CHIEF NYAMWEYA - Art & AI: The End of Creativity or A New Era of Artistic Expression?
Kenyan artist and writer Chief Nyamweya has published a piece asking whether artificial intelligence marks the end of creativity or opens a new era of artistic expression. The essay, carried by The Elephant, explores how generative AI tools challenge traditional notions of authorship and originality in art. The debate over AI's role in creative work continues to divide artists worldwide.
- 7EU criticised over unregulated cyber risks in home energy devices●RE: https:// eupolicy.social/@bert_hubert/1 17440080068666617 Scary shit! "And yet, we barely discussed the elephant in
Bert Hubert, speaking in Brussels, warned that the cyber security of domestic solar panel inverters, heat pumps and home batteries remains unregulated, calling it the elephant in the room of EU energy policy. Commenters echoed the alarm, calling the situation scary, as millions of internet-connected energy devices in European homes could pose a systemic risk without security rules.
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Japanese burger chain Dom Dom Burger is releasing original apparel featuring its elephant mascot Domuzo-kun. A T-shirt line has been confirmed, with a print-on-demand service planned for December that lets fans create their own designs expressing their love for the brand. The news is drawing attention from fans of the long-running regional chain.
- 9Sesame Street's Elmo and Abby meet adopted elephant calf in Kenya●🐘 ICYMI: # Elmo , Abby Cadabby, and Nina head to # Kenya to meet Nyambeni, an orphaned # elephant calf they adopted thro
Sesame Street characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, along with human co-host Nina, travel to Kenya to meet Nyambeni, an orphaned elephant calf the show adopted through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. In the segment, caregivers at the rescue centre show the crew how they prepare mineral-rich milk and porridge to nourish young elephants being rehabilitated. Viewers are sharing the clip warmly, praising the collaboration between the children's programme and the wildlife charity.
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A BBC feature describes a rare piece of elephant behaviour that offers what a wildlife photographer calls 'a window into its soul', revealing the depths of the animals' emotions. The piece highlights how close observation of elephants in the wild can expose emotional depth long suspected by researchers but seldom caught on camera.
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Kannada media report that the elephant Dhananjaya has been named the 'captain' for the Srirangapatna Dasara celebrations, accompanied by elephants Lakshmi and Rupa. The designation of a lead elephant for the festival procession is drawing attention in Karnataka, where Dasara elephant selections are a popular annual topic.
- 12Elephants' tree-breaking plays key role in shaping savannahs●🐘 Nature has its own way of maintaining balance. African elephants may break branches and push over trees while searchin
African elephants may knock down trees and break branches while foraging, but this destructive-seeming behaviour is vital to the savannah ecosystem. By pushing over trees, elephants open up grasslands, create habitats for smaller wildlife and maintain the natural balance of their environment. Conservationists stress that protecting elephants means protecting the broader ecosystems they help sustain, making their survival a priority for biodiversity.
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ARD, Degeto and BR are shooting "Der Circus - Welt der Träume", a six-part series about a Munich circus, with elaborate sets, CGI elephants and well-known actors. The production is drawing attention alongside quirky local circus stories, such as camels appearing by a road in Coburg, and Freddy Quinn announcing a surprise appearance in Schleswig-Holstein at 95.
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A herd of 53 elephants has been moving through Chhattisgarh, recently entering the Pendra forest range after earlier passing through Pasan in Korba district. The animals are damaging crops along the way, alarming villagers. Separately, an emotional video from a village shows residents mourning and embracing a temple elephant at its funeral, scenes that have moved many viewers.
- 15Elephant grief photo wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026▼Heartbreaking photograph of an elephant and deceased calf wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
A photograph showing an elephant standing beside her dead calf has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, run by London's Natural History Museum. The image, described as heartbreaking, captures the widely documented behaviour of elephants mourning their dead. The award is one of the most prestigious honours in wildlife photography, and the winning picture is expected to draw large audiences when exhibited at the museum.
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CNN is showcasing the winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, with an elephant photo among the highlights drawing attention. The annual Natural History Museum contest is one of the most prestigious wildlife photography awards, and this year's crop of winning pictures is being widely shared and admired.
- 17Sesame Street stars meet adopted orphaned elephant in Kenya●🐘 WATCH: # Elmo , Abby Cadabby, and Nina head to # Kenya to meet Nyambeni, an orphaned # elephant calf they adopted thro
Sesame Street characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, along with Nina, travelled to Kenya to meet Nyambeni, an orphaned elephant calf they adopted through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. In footage from the visit, the Trust's caregivers show the crew how they prepare mineral-rich milk and porridge to feed young elephant rescues being raised at the sanctuary.
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Towns across Baden-Württemberg are competing in the SWR1 Hitmach-Duell, a regional music contest in which communities stage collective performances to win. Mutlangen beat Hardheim 937 to 656 'elephants', Baiersbronn lit 617 lights against Remshalden, Schwieberdingen is preparing a mass chorus of 'Sweet Caroline' that could become the largest choir in the state, and Seelbach has received its own musical task.
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A female elephant in Erode, Tamil Nadu, died despite treatment after becoming trapped in mud. Rescue teams pulled the animal from the slush, but it failed to respond to medical care and died. The incident has drawn attention to the dangers wild elephants face around villages and waterlogged farmland in the district.
- 20Image of dead elephant calf wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year▼'Heartbreakingly poignant' shot of dead elephant calf nets Wildlife Photographer win
A photograph of a dead elephant calf, described by judges as 'heartbreakingly poignant', has won at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. The image, which captures the loss of a young elephant, was recognised for its emotional power and its message about the threats facing wildlife. It is drawing attention for the way it conveys grief and fragility in the natural world.
- 21Elephant Photo Carrying Dead Calf Wins Top Wildlife Prize▼Heartbreaking Photo of Elephant Carrying Her Dead Calf Wins 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A photograph showing an elephant carrying her dead calf has won the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. The image has struck a chord with audiences because of its raw portrayal of elephant grief and maternal bonding. The competition, run by the Natural History Museum in London, is one of the most prestigious honours in wildlife photography.
- 22Photo of Elephant Mother Carrying Dead Calf Wins Wildlife Photography Prize▼Powerful Photo of a Mother Elephant Carrying Dead Calf Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A photograph showing a mother elephant carrying her dead calf has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. The image, praised for its emotional power, captures the well-documented behaviour of elephants mourning their young, and has drawn widespread attention for its poignant portrayal of grief in the animal world.
- 23New poem 'Tripping Over 1998 and Falling Through the Elephant Sky' shared●Tripping over 1998 and falling through the elephant sky https:// subspacewagon.systems/tripping -over-1998-and-falling-t
A writer has published a new poem titled 'Tripping Over 1998 and Falling Through the Elephant Sky' on their personal site, sharing it with poetry and writing communities online. The piece appears alongside the author's broader collection at poet.garden, and has drawn modest engagement from readers and fellow writers, including disabled artists, within the poetry community.
- 24A Perfect Circle Release Music Video for “Starless”▼A Perfect Circle Unveil Music Video for “Starless”: Stream
A Perfect Circle have released a new music video for their song “Starless,” now available to stream. The band, led by Maynard James Keenan, is known for blending alternative rock and art rock. The release gives fans fresh visual material for the track and arrives as the band remains active following their 2018 album “Eat the Elephant.”
- 25Artist shares elephant painting 'Optimism' as profile picture●My profil picture is a cutout of one of my favourite paintings: "Optimisim - the perspective of an elephant" For the pai
An artist is showing off a mixed-media painting titled "Optimism - the perspective of an elephant," created in May 2019 using watercolors, acrylics, watercolor pencils, fineliner, white ink, pastels, colored pencils and gouache. The painting has become their profile picture, and they describe it as one of their favourite works.
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The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has announced its most notable winners, with an elephant among the standout images. De Standaard highlights a range of winning shots, from a dead puma to a coyote on the move, underlining the variety of wildlife moments recognised by the judges this year.
- 27Young elephant's warning display caught on camera●This is your first warning. Clocks you with head at that angle. This is a youngster and not a Pilanesburg Elephant, so n
A young elephant in a South African nature reserve was photographed swinging its head at a distinctive angle, a behaviour the photographer describes as a first warning sign to back off. Unlike the famously aggressive elephants of Pilanesberg, this youngster poses little danger yet, but the same signals from an adult mean it is time to move away quickly.
- 28Doctors repair collapsed aortic channel after frozen elephant trunk surgery▼Case Report: Endovascular repair for true lumen collapse after frozen elephant trunk for type A aortic dissection
A new case report describes endovascular repair used to treat true lumen collapse, a rare complication that can follow frozen elephant trunk surgery for type A aortic dissection. The report details how doctors reopened the compressed channel of the aorta using a minimally invasive stent-based approach, offering a reference for surgeons managing similar complications after this complex procedure.
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Forbes Russia is showcasing a selection of the best wildlife photographs of 2026, including a striking image of a grieving mother elephant and a predatory fly at its meal. The picture collection highlights dramatic animal behaviour and is drawing attention from readers interested in nature photography.
- 30Rare elephant behaviour reveals depths of their emotions▼'A window into its soul': The rare elephant behaviour that reveals the depths of their emotions
BBC News reports on a rare elephant behaviour that researchers describe as 'a window into its soul', offering insight into the emotional depth of the animals. The piece explores what the behaviour reveals about elephants' inner lives and capacity for feeling, drawing on observations of elephants in the wild.
- 31Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 winners revealed in pictures●‘Heartbreaking’ elephants and wily coyotes: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures
The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has released a selection of its standout images, including a picture of elephants described as heartbreaking and a shot of wily coyotes. The gallery, shared by Euronews, showcases the award's mix of animal behaviour, emotion and artistry, drawing attention to the photographers behind the winning entries.
- 32Young elephants share a gentle moment in the water●Gentle touch. Two young elephants playing in the water #travel #elephant #touch #africa #wildlife #nature #omsystem
A wildlife photographer has captured two young elephants playing together in the water, highlighting the gentle, playful side of these animals. The image, tagged as travel and nature content from Africa, has drawn attention for its touching portrayal of elephant behaviour in the wild.
- 33Michelle Gun Elephant live film gets second screening run with visitor gift●https://www. wacoca.com/media/789745/ 10/16(金)～ 『ミッシェル・ガン・エレファント “THEE MOVIE” -LAST HEAVEN 031011-』幕張ブーストver. 【２週目】入場者プレ
Theatre Shinjuku has announced a second screening run of 'THEE MOVIE -LAST HEAVEN 031011-', the live film by Japanese rock band Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, starting October 16. The Makuhari Boost version of the film will screen, and attendees will receive a special gift. The band, a major influence on Japanese garage rock, has drawn renewed attention, and fans are discussing the chance to see the concert footage again on the big screen.
- 34Elephant returns boy's dropped shoe in viral China moment●THIS IS GOING PRETTY VIRAL IN CHINA AND IT IS ALL OVER THE CHINA NEWS An elephant returning boys shoes he accidently dro
An elephant in China retrieved a boy's shoe that had accidentally dropped into its enclosure pit and returned it to him, and the heartwarming moment is spreading widely across Chinese media and social feeds. Many are calling the animal affectionately by the nickname Shoebert and praising the elephant's apparent gentle, helpful behavior.
- 35Wildlife Photographer Completes Five-Year Quest to Document Africa's Super Tusker▼Wildlife Photographer’s Five-Year Journey Africa’s Super Tusker
A wildlife photographer has completed a five-year journey to document one of Africa's legendary super tuskers, the enormous elephants whose tusks can weigh over 100 pounds each and are increasingly rare due to poaching and habitat loss. The project highlights the shrinking population of these animals and the dedication required to find and photograph them in the wild.
- 36Bushbuck hides motionless from drought in wildlife photo●It was dry and not much cover, the little Bushbuck had to rely on total stillness.. That round rock? Elephant dung, no r
A wildlife photographer described a young bushbuck forced to freeze completely still to survive, with little cover left in parched bushveld. In the image, a round object beside the antelope that viewers took for a rock turned out to be dried elephant dung. The scene, set during dry, drought-like conditions, is being shared by nature and photography enthusiasts who admire the animal's camouflage and the striking detail of its surroundings.
- 37Elephants keep shaping the savanna even after death▼Elephants continue to shape the savanna even after death
New research highlighted by EurekAlert! shows that elephants continue to influence savanna ecosystems after they die. Elephant carcasses are described as important ecological hotspots, providing nutrients and resources that affect soil, plants and other animals long after the animal is gone. The findings add to growing appreciation of elephants' outsized role in maintaining African savanna habitats.
- 38Two Massive Elephants Face Off In Stunning Wildlife Showdown▼Two Massive Elephants Face Off In An Incredible Wildlife Showdown
Footage circulating online shows two enormous elephants squaring up to each other in a dramatic encounter, capturing a rare display of raw power between two of nature's largest land animals. Viewers are sharing the clip widely, marveling at the scale and intensity of the confrontation.
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The parenting style known as 'elephant parents' is drawing attention as an alternative to strict 'tiger parenting'. The approach emphasizes warmth, protection and close emotional bonds, with parents guiding children patiently rather than pushing relentless academic achievement. Commentators frame it as a gentler model that prioritizes children's confidence and well-being over pressure and competition.
- 40Water for Elephants circus musical opens at Seattle's Paramount●‘Water for Elephants’ brings circus spectacle and found family to Seattle’s Paramount
The musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' has arrived at Seattle's Paramount Theatre, pairing the novel's story of a Depression-era traveling circus with circus arts woven into the staging. Reviews and coverage highlight its acrobatic spectacle and themes of found family. It marks the show's stop in Seattle as part of its touring run.