The vaccine's successful early trials were heralded as a "landmark moment," for the protection of wild elephants and animals ...

A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.

A virus that can kill elephants in just 24 hours finally has a vaccine, thanks to British scientists. The vaccine targets elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), one of the most serious threats ...

An ambitious research project led by Chester Zoo scientists is helping conservationists predict and prevent deadly ...

Negative interactions are impacting on conservation activities as they erode public support for endangered species, driving ...

The world’s first vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) – a leading cause of death in young Asian elephants – is safe and triggers a strong virus-fighting immune response, ...

Published in Nature Communications, the proof‑of‑concept study involved adult elephants at Chester Zoo. No side effects were seen, and the vaccine successfully activated a key part of the immune ...

Two Asian elephants have been transported across the country as part of a conservation breeding programme for the endangered species. Karishma, 26, and her nine-year-old daughter Elizabeth, moved from ...