Medieval forts faced a fierce weapon: war elephants. So they added spikes to gates—piercing elephant trunks or foreheads. Some had chains or angled spikes at forehead height. Others piled rubble to slow them down. Ingenious. Brutal. Elephant‑proof. 🐘⚔️ #castle #war #viralreels #elephant | MindBlow Fact

Connecting elephant conservation across continents 🤝 Ele-vating elephant care and conservation worldwide is central to our mission. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance works with numerous conservation partners, including Save the Elephants and Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Northern Kenya. Through GPS tracking, behavioral science, and community-led care, wildlife specialists and local communities living among elephants are learning how to help elephants and people coexist and thrive alongside one ano

An Oxford-led conservation project in West Africa is helping to protect elephants in the region. It's work creates balance between local communities and the elephant population. Learn more ⬇️ https://wild.org/mali-elephants/ 🎬 | Oxford Sparks #WorldEnvironmentDay #TruePlanet | University of Oxford