The death of another elephant calf at Zurich Zoo has renewed criticism of captive elephant breeding programmes. Animal welfare experts argue that the issue is not only one tragic birth, but whether ...

A baby elephant was euthanized at Zurich Zoo because it was unable to survive - not the first time a calf has died.

Genetic management in captive breeding programmes aims to conserve or restore genetic diversity while minimising the risks of inbreeding and adaptation to captivity. Programmes routinely begin with a ...

The largest-ever study of over 2.6 million zoo birth records reveals skewed sex ratios in endangered species, from lemurs to elephants. The international team of scientists behind the study emphasizes ...

Indonesia successfully completed a nationwide ban on elephant riding for 100 captive animals. The elephants in captivity will now partake in ethical tourism. Elephants used for riding in Indonesia ...

Reports from animal welfare groups show that elephants in zoos often die decades earlier than those in the wild. The problem is not a single bad enclosure or one careless year. It is a system that ...