A Laboratory of the Future Human Experience
The moment a crocodile pounces on the young elephant, hoping for a kill by locking its jaws around its trunk.
A baby elephant was saved by its herd after being caught by the trunk by a crocodile. The scene was captured by amateur photographer Johan Opperman while taking pictures of a family of African bush elephants grazing by a water hole and cooling down. (Pics)
The 42-year-old Indian tusker – called Sony – died two months ago of heart failure and the plan to turn the enourmous corpse into bio diesel was agreed on after a special park task force was set up to work out how best to work out what to do with the body of the prízed symbol of peace and friendship.
He’s unnamed, under wraps and, by all accounts, adorable.
And other babies born throughout central Ohio yesterday will get a keepsake of the birthday they share.
Finally, 655 days after conception, Phoebe the elephant’s newest addition popped into the world at 2:35 p.m. yesterday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Continue reading… “Zoo Welcomes Its Newest Arrival”
The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company, is focused today on the production, innovation and marketing of all sorts of fun products made from elephant poo! They have a fun and dynamic international team at their modest outfits in N. America, Australia, Japan, and Europe where they spread the word and sell their products, as well as in Asia where they make all of their fantastic products using age-old paper making techniques, evolved locally over hundreds of years.
Continue reading… “Turning Elephant Poo Into Paper”
Asian elephants can do mathematics, proving their skill at addition in an experiment with their favorite food, a Japanese researcher said Monday.
Continue reading… “Asian Elephants Can Do Mathematics”
Capturing weird and funny animal expressions requires a lot of skill and patience – but when it happens, its pure comedy gold. See for yourself.
Continue reading… “Amazing Animal Photos”
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This is amazing. The elephant is named Hong, and is currently residing in Thailand. Each art piece cost about $500. Additional video after the jump.
Continue reading… “An Elephant Painting a Self Portrait”
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A 4-ton elephant goes AWOL during a polo match in Sri Lanka. Local trainers decide to calm it down…by throwing rocks at it. Another incident after the jump.
Continue reading… “Violent Elephant”
