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- 🐘 July 6 2026
🐘 July 6 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.
Memoscar Lasuba, EyeRadio (South Sudan), July 5, 2026
The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has ordered the deployment of a joint security force to Southern National Park following reports that elephants destroyed farms and food crops in Manikakara Payam of Ibba County. According to a statement posted on the governor’s official Facebook page on Saturday, the governor described the destruction as a natural disaster that has affected the livelihoods and food security of many farming families.
Aaron Goldstein, The Cool Down (U.S), July 5, 2026
A wildlife rescue video out of Kenya is giving viewers a rare look at what it takes to help a massive bull elephant in obvious pain. In the widely shared Instagram reel, veterinarians locate a limping bull elephant, sedate him in the field, and identify the injury that had left him struggling to move. The video, posted by the Kenya-based Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, shows a helicopter rescue to help save the wounded elephant. The clip shows the trust's aerial team coordinating with a mobile vet unit, which operates in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service.