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Born Free is calling on the government and UK zoos to release elephants back to their natural habitats. But other experts disagree.

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If you want to see wild animals on your holiday, make sure you do it ethically.

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A new study combines elephant DNA data and forensic evidence to map ivory trafficking operations across the African continent.

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The virus has been a nightmare for zoos and is now being reported in wild herds of endangered Asian elephants too.

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Scientists are breeding ‘mammoth elephant’ hybrids which could help to stop permafrost thawing in the Arctic.

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It's the traditional Christmas meal for the animals at Berlin Zoo: unwanted fir Christmas trees served up as treats for elephants, reindeer and creatures to enjoy.

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