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Elephants are intelligent animals that deserve much more than being treated as a prize.

Elephants: Poaching into Extinction

Yeileny Lopez, Opinion Editor Nov 28, 2017

Elephants are known for being the maintainers of biodiversity. However, for some, elephants and their ivory tusks are solely seen as the tokens of a great hunting expedition, therefore threatening the...

After over 100 years of tradition, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to an end.

Ringling Brothers Fold Their Tents for Good

Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer Jan 25, 2017

What was once dubbed "The Greatest Show on Earth" is finally bringing down its tent in 2017. After 146 years of traveling across the country, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus has decided...

The Last Ringling Bros Elephant Act

Yeileny Lopez, Staff Writer May 23, 2016

The use of exotic animals in carnivals and circus performances is a traditional staple of the industry which disregards the treatment of the animals so long as they make economic profit. The consequences...

This healthy African Elephant calf is part of a critically endangered species that is hunted down for their valuable tusks.

Keep the Earth Diverse

Bhargavi Pochi, Staff Writer Aug 24, 2014

The Earth is home to billions of incredible organisms, ranging from massive mammals to creepy crawlers. Each year, thousands of new organisms are discovered around the world. However, 150-200 species go extinct in...

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