Elephant riding has been banned worldwide due to the inhumane treatment of the animals and the harsh training elephants endure to work with tourists. Now, facilities that offered these types of ...

Wild Indian elephant Padayappa is a local hero in Kerala state Padayappa is an iconic figure in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The wild elephant, who lives in the state's lush jungles, is known ...

An Asian elephant walks across a tourist during an elephant show at a zoo in central Thailand's Chonburi Province, March 1, 2017. In Thailand, elephant-related entertainments serve as an important ...

A friendly elephant was filmed patrolling the halls of a luxury hotel in Sri Lanka by a hotel guest who seemed enthralled by the massive creature's presence. Footage of the unexpected visitor was ...

Day after day around the world, countless elephants suffer a bleak existence in the name of tourism. From living sad, unnatural lives in captivity to being worked to exhaustion and treated cruelly by ...

Tourists in Thailand were treated to a delightful sight when a friendly elephant waved its trunk at them. This video shows the wild animal, named Plai Dan Siam, greeting the group as they passed along ...

Mole, (N/R) Nov. 30, GNA - The elephant, said to be the most friendly at the Mole National Park and nick-named 'Onipa Nua' made an exciting appearance, in what observers described as a courtesy call, ...

This time of year, when hydration is so important and enjoyable, we often take our tea chilled. But if my read of the seasonal tea leaves is correct, the days of steaming cups are fast approaching.

Happy Elephant Care Valley, in Chiang Mai, Thailand is about to embark on a landmark agreement to transition to become a truly elephant-friendly venue. This move will end all contact between tourists ...