Countries Agree to Limit Sales of Elephants to Zoos
Wildlife experts say the vote at a conference in Geneva on trade in endangered species known as CITES is a "momentous win" for elephants because it restricts their sale to zoos.
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Did the Kray Twins Use an Elephant to Rob a London Tram?
An image of an elephant standing near a tram in London is frequently shared with a fictional backstory about English twin gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray.
Is This a Jumping Baby Elephant?
An image that appeared to be a luckily timed photograph was actually created with digital manipulation software.
Do Elephants Think Humans Are ‘Cute’?
A popular tweet posited a natural affinity between elephants and humans.
Ungrateful Elephant Kills Man
A legendary but false story about a man killed by an elephant he mistook for one he had aided years earlier.
After 146 Years, Ringling Brothers Circus to Shut Down
The "Greatest Show on Earth" cited declining interest in the circus and costly lawsuits among the reasons for the decision.
Elephants Born without Tusks
Reports that elephants are being born without tusks thanks to the long term effects of ivory poaching are true, but do not describe an unprecedented phenomenon.
Does a Video Show an Elephant Painting a Picture of an Elephant?
Is this the real thing, the product of digital trickery, or something else?
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Did Wendy’s ‘Just Make the Most Heartbreaking Announcement Ever’?
The clickbait never sleeps.
Was ‘Trans Species Man’ Who Identifies as a Deer Shot By Hunters?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Dr. Roger Hodkinson Call COVID-19 a Hoax?
Whoever that person on the viral call may be, you should know Canadian medical organizations have released statements refuting his comments.
Was a Mysterious Monolith Found in Utah?
Merriam-Webster's definition of "monolith" is a "single great stone often in the form of an obelisk or column."
