Elephant skin is tough, but it can be broken. That's the bloody lesson that Billie, an elephant recovering from decades of abuse, learned repeatedly in her years with the circus. Billie's journey — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the announcement of a themed license plate featuring ...

HOHENWALD, Tenn. (WSMV) - The State legislature honored The Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee with the passage and signing of House Joint Resolution 508. HJR 508, introduced by Rep. Jody Barrett ...

The nation's largest natural elephant habitat celebrated its 30th anniversary in March.

Both Asian and African elephant species are either endangered or critically endangered, with fewer than half a million of them left in the wild — a staggering and sobering statistic. Thankfully, a ...

Since opening, the sanctuary has grown to three separate and protected, natural habitats, spanning over more than 2,700 acres. It has also provided a home to 28 elephants, all retired from zoos and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Remember Sukari, the African elephant from the Nashville Zoo? She's called The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee home for 15+ ...

HOHENWALD, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is mourning the sudden death of one of their African elephants. Donna, an African elephant, came to the sanctuary from the Oakland Zoo, ...

In a press release, the sanctuary said Minnie had been displaying signs of weakness and decline in normal eating and drinking behaviors that were "consistent with progressive kidney failure." The ...

(KRON) — An African elephant who formerly lived at the Oakland Zoo died at an elephant sanctuary in Tennessee this week, the zoo announced Friday. Donna, described as “beloved member of the Oakland ...

Today is a birthday to remember for one elephant at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Shirley, the Asian elephant turns 70-years-old today. The elephant’s milestone is significant: The ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two elephants that were longtime residents of the Louisville Zoo have arrived at their permanent retirement home in Tennessee. In a news release, the Zoo said African ...