Matthew KirkFollowingElephant care at ABQ BioPark sparks debateABQ BioPark is under fire after being ranked among the worst zoos for elephants by an animal welfare group, which claims the elephants show signs of stress and that breeding practices have led to multiple calf deaths. The zoo, however, insists its team is dedicated to animal welfare and highlights its advanced health monitoring for elephants. This clash raises big questions: Can zoos truly provide what elephants need, or is it time to rethink how we care for these amazing animals? What do you think—should elephants stay in zoos, or is there a better way? #Pets #Albuquerque #Elephants100Share
Michelle York+FollowElephant Dung Reveals Wild SurpriseWho knew elephant poop could be so revealing? Scientists just found out there are way more African forest elephants than we thought—over 135,000! It’s not a population boom, just better DNA tracking, but it’s a big win for conservation. These gentle giants are still critically endangered, but now we’ve got better numbers to help protect them and their forests. Proof that every little bit of data (and dung) counts! #Science #Elephants #Conservation70Share
Wesley Romero+FollowForest Elephants: Surprise Population Boost!Turns out there might be 10,000 more African forest elephants than we thought! New DNA-based counting methods show their numbers could be as high as 145,000. It’s a rare bit of good news for these super shy, critically endangered animals. But don’t get too comfy—poaching and habitat loss are still huge threats. Conservation is working, but these gentle giants need all the help they can get to bounce back! #Pets #elephants #conservation671Share
