Aidan Hartley 4 May 2019 9:00 AM 4 May 2019 9:00 AM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp Laikipia, Kenya ‘An elephant has fallen over,’ said the man running up to me. My first thought was that poachers had killed the animal for its tusks. ‘Has it been shot?’ The man shrugged. ‘He was eating leaves, then he just fell over.’ As Claire and I made our way to the place, I was worried. Around our home, where we see elephants almost daily, I have come to learn that our destinies are closely interwoven. Meet a calm elephant who goes on browsing while gently billowing his ears because his herds are not being hunted and we know our valley is at peace. A skittish elephant is Elephants are also like a barometer of human survival in our area, because they require huge rangelands of forests and pasture. I know this does not apply to most of Africa, but around us happy elephants mean healthy landscapes. As the charcoal … [Read more...] about Why we should listen to elephants
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Rhino poacher trampled by elephant, eaten by lions in South Africa
A suspected rhino poacher was trampled to death by an elephant and his body devoured by lions in South Africa's Kruger National Park, officials said Monday. South African rangers have recovered the skull of the man in the vast Kruger sanctuary, which has born the brunt of much of the country's poaching crisis. According to a park spokesman, rangers were alerted after the victim's alleged accomplices told his family that he had been crushed to death by an elephant. The man's remains were discovered on Thursday after a two day search involving aircraft and rangers on foot, with the help of the victim's accomplices. "Our field rangers looked around the area and made the unfortunate discovery of a skull. That was the only remaining part of the deceased," Kruger national park spokesman Isaac Phaahla told AFP. He said a pride of lions was thought to have been in the area and were believed to have devoured the man's remains. "But the family were grateful that at least they have the bone to go … [Read more...] about Rhino poacher trampled by elephant, eaten by lions in South Africa
Rhino poacher crushed by elephant, devoured by lions in S.Africa
A suspected rhino poacher was trampled to death by an elephant and his body devoured by lions in South Africa's Kruger National Park, officials said Monday. South African rangers have recovered the skull of the man in the vast Kruger sanctuary, which has born the brunt of much of the country's poaching crisis. According to a park spokesman, rangers were alerted after the victim's alleged accomplices told his family that he had been crushed to death by an elephant. The man's remains were discovered on Thursday after a two day search involving aircraft and rangers on foot, with the help of the victim's accomplices. "Our field rangers looked around the area and made the unfortunate discovery of a skull. That was the only remaining part of the deceased," Kruger national park spokesman Isaac Phaahla told AFP. He said a pride of lions was thought to have been in the area and were believed to have devoured the man's remains. "But the family were grateful that at least they have the bone to … [Read more...] about Rhino poacher crushed by elephant, devoured by lions in S.Africa
Suspected rhino poacher killed by an elephant, eaten by lions
Jorge L. Ortiz USA TODAY Published 12:10 PM EDT Apr 7, 2019 A suspected rhino poacher in South Africa met a gruesome death in an attack by other wild animals. A skull and a pair of pants were the only remains found after an elephant killed the man and a pack of lions ate the body Tuesday at Kruger National Park, a news release from the South African National Parks said. Relatives of the victim, whose name has not been released, had notified park authorities after being informed by four others who were with him of his fate. A two-day search for his body turned up only scant evidence at the popular game reserve in the northeastern part of the country, but enough for officials to make an identification. “Entering Kruger National Park illegally and on foot is not wise, it holds many dangers, and this incident is evidence of that,’’ park managing executive Glenn Phillips said in a statement. “It is very sad to see the daughters … [Read more...] about Suspected rhino poacher killed by an elephant, eaten by lions
Elephant monument for LCFC boss could be built on roundabout
A pair of big fibreglass elephants, trunks entwined, should be placed on a Leicester roundabout in honour of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, it has been suggested. There are calls for a monument to the late Leicester City owner to be erected on Belgrave Circle at the southern end of the Golden Mile. Leicester East MP Keith Vaz has unveiled the proposal today on what would have been Khun Vichai’s 61st birthday. The billionaire businessman was killed in October when his helicopter crashed shortly after taking off from the King Power Stadium . Two members of his staff, Nusara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and passenger Izabela Roza Lechowiz also died when the aircraft came down in a car park next to the ground. Mr Vaz has also suggested the roundabout be renamed Vichai Circle in memory of the Thai owner who oversaw the Foxes’ 2016 Premier League triumph and was known for his huge donations to good causes in the city. The MP said the idea has come from local … [Read more...] about Elephant monument for LCFC boss could be built on roundabout