A state panel Thursday approved new rules for elephant rides in Florida, including adding fencing requirements after rides have been offered within makeshift barriers such as hay bales and portable ...

A New York-based tour operator will no longer offer elephant rides as part of its India itineraries. In a joint statement issued today by smarTours and PETA, the travel company announced that elephant ...

While Africa’s savannas are renowned for their rich wildlife, two animals garner much of the attention in the area — the giraffe and the elephant. Both animals are considered giants in the animal ...

UPDATE, JUNE 27, 10:40 A.M.: A Los Angeles-based animal rights group today announced the filing of a lawsuit against the contractor who runs the elephant rides at the Santa Ana Zoo. However, the suit ...

During the brief period of time a tourist may spend with an elephant in Asia, it's impossible to fully grasp the brutal realities of the animal's life. When not giving rides or performing for a ...

Proposed new rules for elephant rides could force Florida operators to pack their trunks, said the owner of Elephant Walk, who has saddled pachyderms for 50 years. “It will impose needless, heavy ...