“Conservationists yesterday attacked a decision by the international community to allow China to buy stockpiles of elephant ivory saying it would lead to more elephants being killed in Africa.” - The Guardian

“The senior elephant keeper at Whipsnade Zoo describes the arrival of the latest addition to their herd of rare Asian elephants” - The Guardian

“Mozambique also has the magnet of the efforts it has made to replenish its parks. Animals have been shipped from South Africa, particularly from the Kruger national park. Thousands of elephants, zebras and kudus have been moved across the border over the past five years at a cost of more than ?500,000.” - The Guardian

“The Indian celebration is said to involve white horses, elephants and a strict dress code: pink saris for women; gold tunics and orange turbans for men. Guests not yet in possession of such garments may purchase their own en route at a specially convened gift shop at the Mumbai Hilton.” - The Guardian

“The owner of the Ayutthaya elephant farm, 45 miles north of Bangkok, is selling about 20 of his 140 pachyderms. Prices start at 2m baht (?27,000) and the animals come with a verbal guarantee of being well bred, well behaved and a source of good luck.” - The Guardian

“Authorities expose illegal elephant slaughter, but leader stays ahead of the law.” - The Guardian

“Discworld rests on the back of four elephants, in turn supported by a giant turtle swimming through space. These novels are very funny in a British way and Pratchett is now publishing the 27th Discworld novel.” - The Guardian

Elephants’ focus wins top photo prize - the photo was taken by Angie Scott. - The Guardian