A pre-bedtime playdate has gone viral after an orphaned baby hippo and an also-orphaned baby elephant got together for some fun. On Instagram, the Kenya-based Sheldrick Wildlife Trust posted footage ...

Mbegu, an orphaned elephant who spent more than a decade being cared for by people, has reached a major milestone by starting ...

Dr. Jan Ramer, recently retired from the Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds, made strides in conservation efforts throughout her career.

You might not think a baby hippo and a baby elephant would have much in common, but no one has told Bumpy and Wangalla! Both are orphaned rescues and two of the newest arrivals at the Sheldrick ...

Stay connected to new research, exhibits and fascinating stories stemming from the collections of your favorite Smithsonian ...

A sensitive, rescued elephant named Toto has stepped into an unexpectedly big role in Kenya: leading the herd of orphaned elephants at the Ithumba Reintegration Unit.

Young elephant calf Bhawani will be moved from Dudhwa National Park to a rescue center due to staffing issues, risking her emotional well-being.

An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love. Newton, an Eastern screech owl, who came to ...

June marks the start of the African elephant migration season, so this week, we’re learning about these incredible creatures! Before you take a gander at these brilliant mammals, follow this doodle ...

The oldest male African elephant in the United States celebrated his 50th birthday Saturday at the International Conservation Center in Somerset County. 6.15.26. Trump is spending $5M in taxpayer ...