Navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea in Sri Lanka

Navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea in Sri Lanka

The wild elephant was dragged out to sea by the strong currents on 11 July in Kokilai, Sri Lanka. A six-hour rescue operation then got under way to save the animal, which involved navy divers tying a rope around the elephant and dragging it back to land. Wildlife officials later checked the elephant, and confirmed that it was not injured. Jul 13, 2017
Qatari riyals

Qatar's central bank boasts $340 billion in reserves

Abdullah Saud Al-Thani, the governor of Qatar's central bank, said the country's economy will be able to withstand any financial shocks brought about by the ongoing dispute with its Arab neighbours. Jul 10, 2017
Super cute baby bear learns to climb at Chester Zoo

Super cute baby bear learns to climb at Chester Zoo

The first Andean bear ever born in mainland Britain has started to explore its surroundings at Chester Zoo. The cub was born in January and is considered a valuable breeding success for the endangered species. Conservationists believe there are less than 20,000 bears left in the wild in South America and the bears are threatened by both illegal hunting and habitat loss. Jul 7, 2017
Baby Rhino Serenaded To Sleep With Guitar

Baby Rhino Serenaded To Sleep With Guitar

According to Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in Sonpark, South Africa, the calf who was taken in on June 19 is doing well and continues to improve as each day goes by. She seems to have formed a particular bond with one carer, who is seen here serenading the young rhino to sleep with his guitar. Jul 4, 2017