COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – In Sri Lanka, an elephant in the back yard has long been a sign of wealth, privilege and power. But these days it may also be a sign that someone is breaking the law. Capturing ...

"This conviction must not be the end." Authorities issue severe penalties in shocking case involving massive animals: 'Sets ...

Sri Lanka has launched an investigation into claims that two elephants gifted by Thailand have faced mistreatment at Buddhist temples, Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi confirmed. The elephants ...

Sri Lanka is investigating allegations that two elephants gifted by Thailand have been subjected to cruel treatment at their homes in Buddhist temples.

On Tuesday, for the first time in 80 years, twin elephants were born in captivity in Sri Lanka, according to wildlife officials. A 25-year-old elephant named Surangi gave birth to the twin males at ...

It’s not every day that you meet an elephant – and when you do, you don’t expect it to break into your van. But that’s exactly what happened to the Basanayake family, tourists from Perth on holiday in ...

An AVAAZ petition addressed to Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Champa Fernando, President of the Kandy Animal Advocacy Organization KACPAW, alleges “Daily shooting of wild elephants ...

Thor, an 11-year-old lion at Sri Lanka’s national zoo, has been isolated after PCR tests showed he was infected with COVID-19. Several lions at zoos in neighboring India have also reportedly ...

In late May, thousands of government delegates, conservationists, scientists, industry lobbyists, and others will gather in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties ...