Elephant seal’s return to Victoria area raises safety concerns
‘Emerson’ the elephant seal might have to be re-located once again from his preferred moulting spot in the Victoria area, after returning yet again. Kylie Stanton reports the Department of Fisheries and Oceans says too many irresponsible people are getting too close to him.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 17
Emerson the elephant seal returns to Saanich
Exciting times in Saanich, as a well-known elephant seal is giving people an up close look at one of the wonders of nature. Kylie Stanton reports Emerson has returned to the area for his annual molt.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 3
79-year-old woman dead after elephant charges tour group in Zambia
A 79-year-old American woman was reportedly killed after an elephant charged her tour group, flipping the vehicle she and others were in. It happened at Zambia’s Kafue National Park on Saturday, according to media reports. A statement from the tour operator said the vehicle was “blocked” by terrain at the time of the attack.
Trending
Apr 4
Health report re-affirms Lucy the elephant should not leave Edmonton Valley Zoo
The most recent medical assessment of Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo found while she has lost weight and her health is better in that regard, she still has breathing issues and should not travel — either short or long distances. Sarah Ryan reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Dec 13, 2023
Canada to enforce stricter measures for trade of elephant ivory, rhinoceros horns in 2024
The trade of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horns will be severely restricted in Canada after Jan. 8, 2024, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced during a press conference on Monday.
Canada
Nov 20, 2023
Saturday Sips: Learning about sake
Miki Ellis, co-owner of Dachi, Elephant and Hanai, is here to talk sake. She includes the best ways to enjoy it during the holiday season and some suggestions on what to pair it with.
Global News at Noon BC
Oct 14, 2023
Minute at the Movies: Oct. 6, 2023
In this week’s edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews romantic comedy movie “She Came to Me,” the second season of “Loki” on Disney+, the documentary “The Elephant 6 Recording Co.” and psychological thriller “The Royal Hotel.”
Global News at 5 Edmonton
Oct 10, 2023
Cool Science: Elephant toothpaste
Every month Global News Morning Edmonton is joined by chemistry teacher Michael Ng to demonstrate a chemical reaction that creates ‘elephant toothpaste.’ He was joined by the president of the Edmonton Regional Science Fair Amanda Joblinski.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 17, 2023
‘Confronting the White Elephant’ anti-racism forum in Penticton
Hundreds of people came together in Penticton for an anti-racism forum on Friday. The event which ran all day long, featured speakers and performances from across Canada and the US. Taya Fast reports.
May 12, 2023
Elephant peels banana with trunk in Berlin
An elephant in Berlin, Germany is the subject of scientific curiosity as it can seemingly peel bananas with its trunk. Video from researchers released in the scientific periodical Current Biology shows the elephant, named Pha, peeling the fruit and eating it.
Apr 13, 2023
Independent assessment of Lucy the elephant reveals ‘new medical information’
The results of an independent health test conducted on Lucy the elephant from Edmonton Zoo were released Tuesday by the city. Slav Kornik has the details.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 21, 2023
Wild Hope captures fragile balance between humans and wildlife
National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale joins Global News Calgary to discuss her upcoming presentation Wild Hope which takes the audience through her career capturing scenes of war zones, elephant sanctuaries and the relationship between humans and planet earth. Wild Hope takes place at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on January 29 and 30, 2023.
Jan 28, 2023
B.C. wilderness guide films elephant seal birth
A wilderness guide and photographer captured a rare moment when a northern elephant seal gave birth on Great Race Rock in the Juan de Fuca Strait off Vancouver Island.
Jan 18, 2023
Migrating elephants move into woodlands as journey continues through China
A herd of elephants migrating for unknown reasons in southwest China, traveled 12.2 kilometers southwest and entered into woodland near Yuxi City in Yunnan province between July 3 and 4, authorities said. This footage, released by the provincial headquarters tasked with monitoring the elephants, shows the group walking in line.
Environment
Jul 5, 2021
Elephant odyssey in China continues to puzzle animal experts
Three months on, the elephants that captured the world’s attention by travelling more than 500 kilometres through China are still trudging on. As Redmond Shannon reports, the herd is now turning back, fascinating experts even further.
Global National
Jun 26, 2021
Natural toxin may explain mysterious deaths of elephants in Botswana, wildlife official says
Warning: This video contains graphic images. Discretion is advised. A wildlife official this week said the mysterious death of hundreds of elephants in Botswana over the past two months was possibly due to a naturally-occurring toxin, adding that preliminary tests showed it was unlikely to be due to an infectious disease.
Environment
Jul 31, 2020
$2M Canada-Texas elephant deal scrapped
A deal for two elephants has been scrapped between a Canadian and Texas zoo. The $2 million sale would have seen the animals shipped south from Ontario – and was highly controversial. Morganne Campbell explains why.
Mar 7, 2021
Community Event: What if Elephants New Single
Jan 29, 2021
Wild elephant rampages through town in India
A wild elephant rampaged through a west Indian town on Wednesday, smashing homes and sending panicked residents running.
World
Feb 10, 2016
Wild elephant runs amok in east Indian town, smashing homes
The elephant wandered from the Baikunthapur forest, crossing roads and a small river before entering the town of Siliguri in West Bengal state.
World
Feb 10, 2016