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The Urban Elephant: Interview: Carol Buckley, Elephant Sanctuary Co-founder

Carol Buckley spent more than 20 years performing with her elephant, Tarra, in zoos and circuses before deciding the animals deserved a different life.

Jan 6th, 2008 | 2 comments | 1,849 Views
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The Urban Elephant: Prized Captives

As early as 1796, traders began shipping Asian elephants to Europe and North America. By the 19th century, Asian elephants were a staple of zoos and traveling circuses.

Jan 6th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,701 Views
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The Urban Elephant: Introduction

NATURE explores the unusual problems created as the struggle to give Asian elephants a home is fought worldwide.

Jan 6th, 2008 | 1 comment | 13,812 Views
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