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“Zookeepers and veterinarians at the Oregon Zoo are on alert this morning, as Rose-Tu continues to show signs of the onset of labor. Rose-Tu’s due date was mid-September so the first signs of labor were somewhat of a surprise to watchful keepers.” -KATU.com

“But add a cute baby, and tourists flock to pet and feed the grey-brown giants, making the plodding pachyderms more of an investment than a curse for modern mahouts working in Thailand, one of Asia’s top holiday destinations.” -

“After the grueling festival season, its time for complete rest, feasts and rejuvenation for captive elephants in Kerala.” - Khaleej Times Online

“Professor Rosaleen Duffy and Dr Lorraine Moore from the University’ s School of Social Sciences say many problems have endured since the ending of the logging trade which employed virtually all Thai elephants in 1989.” -

“In Padma’s case, the bull elephants probably attacked her after failing to lure her away, he said. ” - The Telegraph

“They bring cheer to children, an exotic touch to tourist enterprises and colour to parades and festivities. But lack of nutrition, ill treatment at hands of owners and overwork are threatening the largest land animal in the world.” - NDTV.com

“Tourism department in Jaipur is building a natural park-like shelter with extensive plantation and well-equipped veterinary hospital, for the elephants that ferry tourists in the pink city.” - Newstrack India

“They stood before us like condemned men, their proud tradition and heritage had run its course. These well-weathered, handsome men of the jungle were the last real mahouts, trained in the ancient and dangerous art of wild elephant capture.” - the star online

“About 150 captive elephants died between August 1, 2006 and March 15, 2007, according to Elephant Lovers Association. Elephants also killed 49 persons in the state during this period.” - Khaleej Times Online

“Perhaps, it’s another grim reminder that human relations with these gentle giants have soured and it might not just get better very soon.” - IBN Live

“Chipra Rani, 66, stands 8ft 11 inches tall and has been serving the government for over 40 years.” - The Telegraph

“Zoos could become sustainable logistic centres as first trained elephant prepares for work on Southwark site” - Building

“The Kerala government on Saturday directed officials concerned to strictly implement laws under The Captive Elephant Management Rules following a rise in the number of incidents involving elephants participating in temple festivals becoming wild,causing hardship to people.” - The Hindu

“The use of an elephant to crush grapes was a cause for concern, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) said on Wednesday.” - IOL

“Elephants are not supposed to saunter down the city’s streets as they do almost every night. For at least two decades the giant grey beasts have plodded through this giant grey city, stopping off at red-light districts and tourist areas where their handlers peddle elephant snacks of sugar cane and bananas to passers-by.” - brisbanetimes.com.au

“Elephants in Myanmar have long been invaluable labourers in the country’s timber industry, nimbly finding their way through forests and dragging heavy fallen trees to rivers for shipping.” - AFP

“A 40-year-old Asian elephant named Babe died Thursday morning from labor-related complications at the Fort Worth Zoo, officials announced Friday.” - WFAA.com

“Babe, a 40-year-old Asian elephant, died Thursday of complications during labor. A necropsy showed she had a torn uterus, which, zoo officials say, probably killed her.” - cbs11tv.com