Elephant and rider in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Elephant and rider in Kathmandu, Nepal
https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/2100644/elephant-and-rider-in-kathmandu-nepal
Watch a sure-footed baby elephant climb!
https://cutetropolis.com/2026/05/27/baby-elephant-climbs-log/ #Elephants🐋🪞 In a new study, two #beluga #whales at a #NewYork #aquarium showed possible self-recognition in a mirror – one even pressing a mark behind her ear against the reflective surface.
The results place belugas alongside #chimpanzees, #dolphins, #elephants, and maybe #magpies on a short list of species that pass. But scientists disagree on what the test actually proves, and the debate itself raises deeper questions about animal #consciousness.
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Summer Tiger Safari in India 2026: Best Parks, Luxury Safaris & Expert Travel Guide
A summer tiger safari in India 2026 is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences for travelers seeking adventure, luxury, and unforgettable encounters with Bengal tigers. While many travelers assume summer is too hot for safaris, experienced wildlife enthusiasts know that the dry season actually offers some of the best tiger sightings in India. As water sources shrink during warmer months, tigers and other wildlife gather around lakes, rivers, and watering holes, making them easier to […]Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Animals I Wish I Could Have as Pets
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Lost elephant calf reunites with family after researchers track herd across Samburu reserve
"The calf's aunt, known to the researchers as Adelaide, noticed the baby and came to investigate. Adelaide called to the calf, and the calf called back. The exchange set off a chain reaction. The entire family rumbled, trumpeted, and converged on the calf, surrounding her in what [Professor] Wittemyer described as the greeting ceremony elephants perform after extended separation."
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(There are videos in the article.)
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-lost-elephant-calf-reunites-family.html

Colorado State University Professor George Wittemyer and his research team reunited a 4-month-old elephant calf with her family after she wandered into a tourist camp alone. The orphaned elephant calf was disoriented from a bumpy truck ride and didn't immediately move toward the other elephants.