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- 🐘 August 12 2026
🐘 August 12 2026
The Elephant News Service is provided by Save the Elephants for elephant lovers, scientists and conservationists who want to stay informed on the latest elephant news from reputable media sources worldwide. The stories are presented in no particular order.
George Kebaso, The Standard (Kenya), August 10, 2026
For decades, sightings of elands, lesser kudus and African wild dogs made Samburu National Reserve one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations. Alongside elephants, Grevy’s zebras and other iconic species, these animals helped define the reserve’s unique biodiversity. Today, however, conservationists warn that many of these species are disappearing as expanding human settlements, habitat encroachment and climate change continue to reshape northern Kenya’s fragile ecosystem.
Curtis Deacon, The Cool Down (U.S.) August 10, 2026
A family of elephants in Kenya made an abrupt, coordinated change in direction after catching a scent on the wind — and what they were following turned out to be the remains of a young female elephant from another herd. The observation, shared by conservation group Save the Elephants, offered a striking glimpse into how much scientists are still learning about elephant social behavior and their responses to death. In an Instagram post, Save the Elephants explained that a group of elephants part of the Royals family in Kenya recently strayed off their normal path towards nearby hills.
Enviro News Nigeria (Nigeria), August 10, 2026
A wildlife veterinarian and conservationist, Dr. Mark Ofua, has called on FirstBank of Nigeria to adopt a baby elephant Agbaibor, rescued within the boundaries of Okomu national park, Edo State, citing the bank’s long-standing association with the elephant as a symbol. Ofua made the call during a media chat organised by Wild Africa ahead of World Elephant Day, marked annually on August 12. The wildlife veterinarian, who is the West African representative of Wild Africa, said the rescued elephant calf requires continuous care, noting that keeping and rehabilitating a rescued wild animal comes with significant financial costs.
Adama Cruise, Daily Maverick (South Africa), August 5, 2026
The debate surrounding 951 elephant deaths in the Kruger National Park has largely become a discussion about conservation science. It should instead be a discussion about public accountability, the ethical limits of state authority over wildlife, and why every deliberate killing of a wild elephant demands individual justification. Howard Hendricks and Sam Ferreira are undoubtedly correct in observing that elephant management is among the most demanding responsibilities confronting conservation authorities.