Elephant Awareness: January 2009

The elephant is the largest animal on earth as well as one of the most intelligent and sensitive. Elephants are very emotional -- they cry, laugh, and remember other elephants they haven't seen in decades. They grieve over dead family members and bury them with tree branches. If a baby elephant cries out, the entire family rushes over to care for it. Like us, they are happy, sad, moody, and capable of jealousy and fits of rage. Also like us, they can be immensely gentle and compassionate with each other.

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Friday, January 30, 2009

Cher Battles LA City Council For Elephant

Pop superstar Cher has joined the fight to relocate Los Angeles Zoo's beloved elephant to a new home after taking part in a march on city officials on Wednesday. The singer/actress joined former U.S. TV game show host Bob Barker, among others, when she urged L.A. City Council bigwigs to halt the development of a new elephant habitat and use the cash to move pachyderm Billy.

Cher, Barker and fellow celebrity animal lover Lily Tomlin, who are leading the charge to find Billy a new sanctuary home, face tough opposition - from rocker Slash. The former Guns N' Roses star recently applauded plans for the new elephant house at the zoo, insisting he'll be a regular visitor.

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