Press releases

Like Us, Elephants Have Names Too!

A groundbreaking study on African elephant communication  has revealed that elephants, like humans,  use ‘names’ to address each other.

Hot testicles may hold secret to anti-cancer genes

A ground-breaking study published today (June 27) in the prestigious journal, Trends in Ecology & Evolution, unveils an intriguing connection between hot testicles and the evolution of potent anti-cancer genes in elephants.

Rare footage shows forest elephant fleeing bee sounds

Rare, ‘one-in-a-million’ footage of a critically endangered wild forest elephant fleeing from a technologically generated bee sound, has been captured by a wildlife camera trap in remote Liberia, western Africa.

Elephants choose direct path to favourite food

As human-elephant conflict continues to rise across Africa, researchers are searching for new ways to keep a watchful eye on wild African elephants, even looking to space for guidance.

Orphaning stunts growth in African Elephants

NEWS RELEASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2022) – Orphaned animals of several mammal species suffer socially and physiologically, and even if their mother dies after weaning, they may have lower survival than non-orphans. One...

STE launches Human-Elephant Conflict Toolbox

New manual of ‘tried and tested’ elephant deterrents introduces sustainable methods for farmers to protect their property and farms from elephants Kenya, August 12, 2022. As human-elephant conflict increases across Africa, farmers need...

Smelly repellent successfully deters crop raiding elephants

Trials conducted in Uganda and Kenya by WildAid and Save the Elephants showed the smelly repellent, made from locally sourced ingredients, significantly reduced elephant crop-raiding. A new “smelly elephant repellent” made...

No rest for new elephant mothers

New study reveals elephant babies are able to keep up with the herd straight after birth Wednesday April 20, 2022. Elephant herds do not slow down for mothers who've just given birth, according to new research from an international team led...