Ensure no animal is used for campaign purpose: EC to Rajasthan officials

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 23:28

The Election Commission has directed all district election officers to ensure that no animal is used for electioneering purposes by any candidate in poll-bound Rajathan.

Heavy rains dampen Prince Charles` elephant corridor trip

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 23:58

Heavy rains played spoilsport during Prince Charles visit to the Elephant corridor in Vazhachal Forest range in Thrissur district Tuesday.

300-year-old Asian elephant species revealed as African

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 17:46

Researchers have revealed that a 300-year-old type specimen for Asian elephants is actually an African elephant.

Two elephants die in Kaziranga after a fight

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 18:50

Two male elephants, employed for carrying tourists on safaris in Kaziranga Nationl Park in Assam, have died after they succumbed to their injuries sustained during a fight.

Dinner with Bollywood stars on Prince Charles mind

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 19:13

A visit to the famous "elephant corridor" in Kerala and a dinner with Bollywood stars in Mumbai are a few of things on the agenda of Britain`s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.

A visit to elephant corridor and dinner with Bollywood stars on Prince Charles mind

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 19:01

A visit to the famous "elephant corridor" in Kerala and a dinner with Bollywood stars in Mumbai are a few of things on the agenda of Britain`s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.

Elephant electrocuted in Assam

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 14:17

An adult female elephant was electrocuted in Assam`s Sonitpur district in the wee hours Wednesday, official sources said.

Vietnam seizes 2 tons of elephant tusks

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 11:01

State media say authorities in Vietnam have seized nearly 2 tons of elephant tusks illegally imported from Malaysia.

Seven elephants enter town in Erode

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 15:15

A herd of seven elephants gave some tense moments to authorities Monday as it entered Bhavantsagar town twice before they were driven into the forests by officials and locals who burst crackers and beat drums.

Early humans hunted giant prehistoric elephant for its meat

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 22:39

Early humans, who lived thousands of years before Neanderthals, were able to work together in groups to hunt and slaughter animals as large as the prehistoric elephant for their meat, scientists say.