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.
Elephant Painting
Video clip shows 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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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.