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Europe's only elephant sanctuary in France welcomes first resident

An ageing zoo elephant called Gandhi has become the first inhabitant of a groundbreaking retirement home after nine years of work to get it open

Members of infamous ivory trafficking gang face French court judgement

If found guilty, the men face up to 10 years in jail and €750,000 in fines, in an international case dating back to 2015

Caged circus elephant found in south France

The owner of the mistreated animal is wanted for animal cruelty in France and Spain

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Circuses ‘are reluctant to give up their animals’

Europe’s first elephant sanctuary near Limoges is ready to home former circus elephants, but know it will take time

Donation boost for French elephant sanctuary

Europe's first elephant “retirement home” is hoping to open this year thanks to a grant from the British-based Olsen Animal Trust.

Nantes' elephant off parade as pilots strike

Staff at popular tourist attraction walk out in dispute over pay and conditions

Welfare group: Maya the French circus elephant is free

Animal welfare group One Voice is celebrating a victory after Maya the French circus elephant was freed this Friday and given a new home at a safari park in Italy.

Bardot gift to elephant OAP home

Plans for the first elephant ‘retirement home’ in Europe have been boosted by a €350,000 donation from the Brigitte Bardot animal foundation

Nantes' Grand Eléphant back on parade for real thing

Owners of much-loved mechanical attraction hope to raise €15,000 a year to help protect real-live animals

Limousin charity aims to help retired circus elephants

Following last week's announcement that Italy and Ireland are to ban wild animals in circuses, animal rights workers are pushing hard for France to follow suit.

Court to rule on circus elephant future

Animal rights group has filed a complaint against the owners of an elderly animal, arguing that it has been mistreated for years

Jumbo boost for elephant haven

After three years of battling bureaucracy, the Haute-Vienne Elephant Haven has got the go-ahead to accept elephants on its land and to begin building its first enclosure.

Elephant retirement home may open in Haute-Vienne

A retirement home for elephants is hoping to open in Haute-Vienne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), with two ex-zoo keepers aiming to welcome the first animals in 2018.

Elephant sanctuary is coming together

Belgian couple have spent four years on the project

	
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Elephant

Europe's only elephant sanctuary in France welcomes first resident

Members of infamous ivory trafficking gang face French court judgement

Caged circus elephant found in south France

Circuses ‘are reluctant to give up their animals’

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