Elephant

An animated 3D video showing a cow, elephant, gorilla, hippopotamus and tiger taking turns on a long slide is drawing close to a million likes worldwide. The colorful cartoon animal race format continues to pull huge viewership among young children and family audiences, with viewers praising its simple, funny and soothing entertainment.

A giant pink fiberglass elephant wearing glasses, known as Pinkie or Pinky the Elephant, is drawing attention as a quirky roadside attraction in DeForest, Wisconsin. Travel enthusiasts are sharing the landmark as a classic example of American roadside Americana, adding it to road trip itineraries and celebrating the oddball landmarks that dot the US highway system.

Positive News reports on women-led efforts to place local communities at the centre of elephant conservation. The story highlights how conservation projects that involve and benefit people living alongside elephants can reduce conflict and protect the animals more effectively than approaches that exclude local voices. Readers are sharing it as an example of solutions-focused environmental journalism.