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Peggy at Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary has died
2020-09-29
- Greenbrier, United States.
Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary announced on their Facebook the death of † Peggy, one of the oldest elephants in North America. Peggy peacefully passed away from natural causes.
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Arkansas elephant sanctuary offers close encounters with pachyderms
2009-12-25
- Greenbrier, United States. Dena Potter
As you walk through the field beside them, it's difficult to tell if that rumble is the sound of their mighty footsteps or your heart thumping in your chest. Then just before you sink into the forest, one of the elephants throws her trunk into the air and trumpets, and you're certain what you're witnessing is nothing short of magical. You're not on an African safari. You're in Arkansas, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, at a sanctuary for unwanted elephants. And this may be the closest yo...
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Riddle"s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary: elephant keeper
2008-08-21
- Greenbrier, United States. Bill Bonucci, Elephant Manager, Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary
Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary has an open position working with African and Asian elephants. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing elephant care, maintaining and cleaning animal areas, preparing feed, and grounds upkeep. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one-year experience working with elephants is preferred; good communication/organizational skills and ability to work well as a team; and a class “C” driver license with an acceptable ...
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Riddle"s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary
2008-04-03
- Greenbrier, United States.
Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary - The sanctuary, located near Greenbrier, is a non-profit home for any elephant that needs one regardless of species, gender or disposition. Established by Scott and Heidi Riddle, it is the only internationally recognized sanctuary and it currently houses Asian and African elephants. Elephant care and management are taught at this haven in the peaceful Arkansas countryside. Programs include Elephant Experience Weekends and an annual International School f...
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Zoos may buy Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary in Arkansas for national center
2007-03-08
- Greenbrier, United States.
A group of 10 zoos, including the Little Rock Zoo, has expressed an interest in turning 330 acres in Arkansas Scott and Heidi Riddle's Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary into a national research, breeding and home for elephants. The Riddles have 13 elephants and have been looking at ways to keep the sanctuary open, says Scott Riddle.
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Riddle’s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary Receives Excellence Award
2005-12-01
- Greenbrier, United States.
Riddle’s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary has become the first recipient of the Institution of Excellence Award given by the Elephant Managers Association (EMA). Additionally Heidi Riddle was presented with the EMA President’s Award for “Outstanding Service” to the Association. In the past, Heidi has served as President of the EMA, as a member of the Board of Directors and continues to be very involved in helping the organization through her position as Chair of the EMA Legislative Commit...
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6 Headlines about Elephants from Greenbrier 2020-09-29 - Greenbrier, United States - Peggy at Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary has died
2009-12-25 - Greenbrier, United States - Arkansas elephant sanctuary offers close encounters with pachyderms
2008-08-21 - Greenbrier, United States - Riddle"s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary: elephant keeper
2008-04-03 - Greenbrier, United States - Riddle"s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary
2007-03-08 - Greenbrier, United States - Zoos may buy Riddles Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary in Arkansas for national center
2005-12-01 - Greenbrier, United States - Riddle’s Elephant and Wildlife Sanctuary Receives Excellence Award
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2023-11-28
- Manila, Philippines.
Mali, the country’s lone elephant, confined in a Manila Zoo enclosure for over four decades, died on Tuesday. In a social media address, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuña said Vishwamali, commonly known as...
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2023-11-23
- Hamburg, Germany.
A young elephant at Hagenbeck Zoo has died within just two days, probably due to a herpes virus infection. Despite constant monitoring and treatment by the zoo vets, all measures were unsuccessful, th...
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2023-11-21
- Baltimore, United States.
Thanks to early detection and intensive therapy, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Md., announced that its 15-year-old African bull elephant, Samson, has survived an episode of a strain of the Elephant E...
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2023-11-14
- Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The International Elephant Foundation, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Chiang Mai University, the National Elephant Institute, and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Kasetsart University happily an...
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2023-11-13
- Way Kambas, Indonesia.
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant was born in western Indonesia over the weekend, according to officials, weighing about 108 kilograms (238 pounds), the yet-to-be-named male calf was born at ...
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2023-11-10
- , United States.
Donna, an Asian elephant at the Saint Louis Zoo, was euthanized Thursday morning after her health saw a rapid decline, the zoo announced. She was 52. Donna was born in the wild and arrived at the zoo ...
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2023-11-08
- Cincinnati, United States.
Four Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), two adult females and their young male calves, arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Sunday, November 5. The new elephants, SheRa, Kabir, Anak, an...
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2023-11-03
- Karachi, Pakistan.
International animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS has initiated efforts to relocate Madhubala from Karachi Zoo to Safari Park, where she will join fellow elephants Sonia and Malika. A training sessi...
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2023-11-01
- Bandipur, India. Vartha Bharati
In a tragic incident, an elephant named Vinayaka, also known as Akkiraja, residing at the Rampura elephant camp in the Bandipur tiger reserve, passed away on Tuesday. The sudden demise occurred after ...
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2023-10-25
- Hohenwald, United States.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee announces the passing of African elephant Jana at the age of 43. Jana was The Sanctuary’s 31st resident. In recent weeks, Jana's declining health and reduced mobi...
Read more Read about Jana in the Elephant Database Read about Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary (TES) in the Elephant Database birth In rare incident, female elephant Netravathi delivers baby on Dasara procession day
2023-10-24
- Shivamogga, India.
In a rare incident, Netravathi, a female elephant, which had been brought from the Sakrebaiu camp to Shivamogga, for the Jumboo Savari to be held on Vijayadashami festival day (today), delivered a fem...
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2023-10-02
- Fort Worth, United States.
The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is proud to announce the dates for our 44th annual conference, hosted by both the Fort Worth Zoo and Dallas Zoo on October 2 to 5, 2023. The conference will inc...
Read more Read about Fort Worth Zoo in the Elephant Database death Oldest captive elephant in Malaysia dies
2023-09-10
- Temerloh, Malaysia.
The female elephant, which died at the Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre (PKGK) in Lanchang, was brought to the country from Assam, India in 1974. Lokimala was brought to this country...
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2023-08-28
- Pattaya, Thailand.
Following Thai tradition, the offspring of Pang Sarai, 22, and Plai Ningnong, 27, was named ‘Plai Boonmak,’ symbolizing ‘Abundant Merit.’ This ceremony expressed heartfelt wishes for the well-...
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2023-08-26
- Omaha, United States.
The baby elephant at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo officially has a name; Amandra. Pronounced “ah-MON-dra,” the name means “strong woman.” The zoo said it was chosen by a donor and their family. ...
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2023-08-24
- Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne Zoo’s nine-year-old elephant Man Jai has died after a sudden illness. The Asian elephant was diagnosed with an incurable disease on Monday after zookeepers noticed lethargy and swelling in...
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2023-08-22
- Mysore, India.
Preparations are in full swing at the Mysore Palace premises ahead of the arrival of the Dasara elephants. The jumbos will camp here for approximately two months, undergoing training and consuming nut...
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2023-08-21
- Kataragama, Sri Lanka.
An individual who fed a poisoned watermelon to an elephant called “ Asela” of the Kataragama Abhinawarama temple was taken into custody by the Kataragama police on saturday. However, Veterinary S...
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2023-08-21
- Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Contraceptives are now being successfully used to prevent elephant overpopulation in South Africa. Approximately 75% of all breeding-age female elephants outside of the greater Kruger National Park ha...
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2023-08-21
- Sapporo, Japan.
19-year-old Asian elephant Pearl and her newborn baby stand together at the Sapporo Maruyama Zoo in Sapporo. According to the zoo, this is the first time in Japan that an Asian elephant has been born ...
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