Tag: elephant calf

How Many Elephants Can You Spot in This South African Herd? Hint: You Might Need X-ray Eyes to See Them All

How many trunked pachyderms—elephants—can you spot enjoying a swim and sand bath in the South African sun in this balmy wildlife picture? This photo shows a very unique herd of rescued elephants in the Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Can you count them all? (Courtesy of HERD – Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development)…


‘India’s Skinniest Elephant’ Found in Captivity on Brink of Death, Until Rescuers Bring Her to Care Center to Heal

An emaciated elephant calf in India was being held by neglectful owners and was on the brink of death. Looking like skin and bones, she suffered from extreme malnourishment—until a community of caring animal activists came to the rescue. When a pro-animal rights individual, Mr. S. Jain, reported witnessing the terrible state Lakshmi the elephant was…