Elephant painted bright pink for photoshoot prompts investigation in India - Shadik Khan, the elephant’s owner, says the ...

A temple in Kerala, India, will use a lifesize elephant robot for rituals that traditionally involve the real deal. Elephants are one of the planet's most revered animals. But that does not mean ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modern Indian festivals (poorams) feature live elephants in elaborate processions. Animal advocacy groups are fighting for better ...

Many users argued that subjecting a live animal to such an extensive process for aesthetics is unethical, ...

Three people died and 35 others were severely injured when two elephants went on a rampage during a temple festival in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The incident took place at the ...