A near-impenetrable plateau in Central Africa allowed elephants to hide from humans for years. The same landscape could also be their savior.

The rhinoceros is one of the most heavily armed and heavily armored land animals on Earth. Its massive horn, thick skin, and charging power make it a nightmare for most predators, and few animals can ...

Four from the same family among the victims; authorities step up monitoring At least six people were trampled to death when a herd of wild elephants entered Gondwar village in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced Friday that its less than 2-week-old female Asian elephant has been named Linh Mai, Vietnamese for spirit blossom. The 308-pound calf was the first elephant ...

Archaeologists say a 2,200-year-old specimen is the first direct evidence of how the Carthaginian war machine used the giant mammals in the Punic Wars. By Franz Lidz A 2,200-year-old bone unearthed ...

For the first time since 2021, newly elected Environmental Minister Willie Aucamp announced draft export quotas for hunting trophies of elephants, black rhinos, and leopards, three of South Africa’s ...

Rhino poaching almost doubled in South Africa's Kruger National Park in 2025 compared to the previous year, despite interventions including dehorning and lie detector tests for rangers, the government ...

The superintendent of Portland Public Schools says the district is addressing a budget deficit with temporary furloughs for central office leadership and staff. The City of Shaniko has agreed to sell ...

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This week on The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter questions whether hunting can help save elephants, rhinos, and Africa’s iconic big game. Plus, a look at the battle over mining in the Boundary Waters.