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Frank Bisignano is literally called Mr. Slash-and-Burn for how he's slashed and burned his way through companies. Republicans are moving forward on his nomination by Trump to lead Social Security. Republicans will be complicit in axing Social Security if they confirm this guy.

Today, May 1st, was the hottest May Day on record in the UK. Another reminder why it’s so important to trust science and challenge politicians who deny climate change www.yahoo.com/news/uk-reco...

I'm at the library and I love it. You should go to the library.

What a difference 5 weeks makes for Bianca. No move living on a chain 🔓 She can’t stop dancing 🥰🙏

Zigi Time! In case you missed it, Zongoloni - an orphan we rescued and raised - has just become a mum! Baby Zigi, born only last week, was motoring along in minutes. Read the fabulous full story at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/updates/zongoloni-zigi

As the days go by, Pupy is becoming more at home at sanctuary. We’ve watched her step further and further into the mud wallow, but she hasn’t fully gone in yet. She is playing there more and roughing up some of the clay at the bottom. This morning, Kat discovered a little trail where it looks as

We're working to force a vote in the Senate to make the Trump administration tell us what they’re doing to comply with court orders on those they’ve wrongfully deported to El Salvador with no due process. A threat to one is a threat to all. The courts have spoken. The Senate must fight for action.

Ecologist Dr. Farina Othman, who has dedicated herself to saving the last 1,000 Bornean #elephants left in the wild, was awarded the 2025 Whitley Award, which celebrates grassroots conservation leaders. #Heros Read more about her work here: www.cnn.com/world/asia/w...

Look at her go! Last week, we showed a video of Pupy enjoying the mud wallow for the first time. It was a special moment, since so many of us were looking forward to watching when she finally stepped into the soft and squishy mud. Since then, she has spent more time there, but never

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked the Trump administration from further dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services!

Bondeni, Kindani, and Kinyei — ‘The Kaluku Trio’ — are three unique orphans who have grown up side by side. Although they aren’t related by blood, they share a bond as strong as any siblings Read all about their journey together: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/news/fieldnotes/december-2023

We’re saddened to announce that Minnie, one of the original two sanctuary dogs, has passed away. She and her sibling, Molly, were the longest sanctuary relatives, having lived here since before there even was a sanctuary. When we acquired the property, the previous owner had

Someone adored this cat! Her name was Chassy and I have a set of photos of her from 1954.

“I feel much better now.” —nobody

We introduced another resolution today in the Senate to put a halt on all of Donald Trump’s global tariffs that are costing American families. We’re going to force a vote. youtube.com/shorts/A7P_V...

Poaching fears are heightened after the discovery of a second headless carcass belonging to an endangered pygmy #elephant in the forests of Malaysia. With only about 1,000 wild pygmy elephants left, conservationists are sounding the alarm. More: www.scmp.com/week-asia/he...

#NationalLibraryWeek #LiteracyMatters

#HANDSOFF #NYC

Saint Louis Zoo prepares the debut of their calf, Jet, born Nov 2024. In 2013, the zoo was criticized for continuing to breed #elephants in captivity while they acknowledged their preparedness for losing some to EEHV. At the time, their curator said "We assume it will strike... We

Flanked by big nannies Quanza and Enkesha, and little nanny Mwana, Lenny has a herd of helpers, including mum, Lima Lima, ready to guide him through early infancy and beyond. Elephant families are deeply bonded, moving as one, protecting each other, and passing down knowledge through generations.

Squeaks, trumpets, rumbles, and roars -- which sound is your favorite? This week's #elefact is all about #elephant communication. Read more: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...

Today we march—nationwide! Join us and make some good trouble!

It’s an elephant slumber party at our Voi stockades! Volume up and you’ll even hear them snoring 💤 Adult elephants are notably light sleepers, but when they feel exceptionally secure, they’ve been known to lie down for a proper sleep. Immerse yourself in our work: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

Layoff announcements surged to their third-highest level on record in March, driven largely by Elon Musk (DOGE). U.S. employers announced over 275,000 job cuts last month—a figure not seen since the height of the pandemic.

Where Peter goes, a flock follows! He now regularly dons a special coat, which the Keepers have worn since we rescued little zebra foal 'Bombi', after her mother was killed by lions. Discover more about our work to rescue, raise, and rewild animals at: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/projects/orphans

This article ponders the lasting effects of human-elephant conflict on #elephant herds and developing young elephants who witness the trauma and/or are orphaned because of it. more: www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-bio...

As Rana and Mara walked back from the pond, it was clear that they had some fun. Sometimes the simplest moment can capture what’s at the heart of sanctuary. A quick peek at the elephants in the pond or grazing under the trees gives us a look into the lives of the girls. Every day is different,

"Maybe they'll rename it after him, and we can finally be free" -- Dunning and Kruger

From the biggest of animals to the smallest of insects, we cover it all on EleFACT Fridays. Many of you may be extra vigilant in the warmer months when it comes to pets and ticks, and we are especially careful when it comes to the #elephants here in Brazil as well. Elephants do tend to