eleblog

” A small Hindu temple in Kerala’s Alleppey District has a unique shower system for elephants to provide them relief from the scorching heat.” - The Cheers

“They’re in luck. Officials at Oakland Cemetery recently found themselves with a forest of excess wood following the March 14 tornado, which bowled over trees across the historic burial ground. They offered some choice hardwoods to Zoo Atlanta, which dispatched dump trucks to bring the elephants some heavy-weight toys.” - ajc.com

“After being pushed a few yards into the other side of the border into Maharashtra, the skies opened up at around 10.30 pm much to the relief of the four elephants, including a tusker. ” - The Times of India

“Two pachyderms went packing in Wakeeney, Kan., taking to the streets after being frightened by high winds tossing circus equipment. - “UPI.com

“A pair of circus elephants were scared when severe storms swept through Wakeeney, Kansas and escaped.” - KARE 11 TV -

“Tornadoes have hopscotched across the Great Plains and Midwest, causing some damage and spooking two circus elephants that escaped their enclosure, according to Times wire reports.” - Los Angeles Times

“There is no respite of heat waves to wild animals. With each passing day wild animals including Elephants and Tigers in State’s several Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries are now facing shortage of water.” - Odisha Today

“The pachyderm population stands to suffer the most in the elephant corridors of Keonjhar, Narsinghpur, Athmalik, Dhenkanal, Kotagarh, Satkosia and Pallahara.” -
The Telegraph

“They are more used to a balmy climate, but as these amazing pictures show, elephants love to play in the snow too.” - Daily Mail

“As many as 12 tamed elephants have been shifted to the Theppakadu camp from the Bombax Elephant camp, following heavy rains and the overflowing of the Moyar river in the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctury area.” - Newindpress.com

” The weather�s not fit for man nor beast, but the elephants at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk are beating the heat.” - WVEC.com

“Six hand-raised elephant calves being readied for release in a wildlife sanctuary are raring to taste freedom as monsoon-induced fresh vegetation offers them a rare food extravaganza.” - Gulfnews

“Six hand-raised elephant calves being readied for release in a wildlife sanctuary in Assam are raring to taste freedom as monsoon-induced fresh vegetation offers them a rare food extravaganza.” - Newspost India

“Forest rangers say the trend of elephant herds moving to safer areas is a ’strong indicator’ that heavy flooding inside the park is imminent. ‘Elephants have very strong senses and can anticipate impending dangers,’ said Boro.” - News Post India

“But even as the common man wipes the dripping sweat off his forehead and face, the elephants of the state could be telling him to spare a thought for them too. Elephants are a common sight in Kerala, both the domesticated and in the wild, and the majestic animals seem to be feeling the heat more than any other animal around.” - Gulfnews

“Seeking respite from Sydney’s heat, two Asian elephants today played with their keepers under the waterfall in their newly built Taronga Zoo enclosure.” - The Australian

“A Toronto-based animal rights group says Canada’s cold climate and small zoo enclosures are making elephants sick, stressed and bored.” - globeandmail.com

“When temperatures drop on the outside, elephants Tembo and Sunda stay inside where it’s warm and cozy. But a spokesperson for In Defense of Animals organization says having elephants cooped up all day is bad for their health” - 49abcnews.com