By Mongabay.com “The Gathering” in Sri Lanka’s Minneriya National Park is said to be among the world’s most spectacular wildlife phenomena. Every year, hundreds of elephants gather on a ...

The Gathering at Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka is a remarkable annual event where hundreds of Asian elephants convene at the Minneriya Reservoir during the dry season. Visitors can witness ...

The Associated Press reported that in October at least two elephants were killed when a train carrying thousands of gallons ...

A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals. AFP - Getty Images Minneriya National Park draws thousands of tourists each year hoping ...

A train collision near Sri Lanka's Minneriya National Park killed at least six elephants, including four babies. The crash, which caused train derailment, occurred as the elephants attempted to ...

Elephants are present in famous Yala, Willpattu National Park and Minneriya National Park amongst others but also live outside protected areas. It is estimated that Sri Lanka has the highest density ...

Minneriya National Park draws thousands of tourists each year hoping to see elephants in their wild habitats. It is part of the "elephant corridor" that connects Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa National Parks.

Minneriya National Park draws thousands of tourists each year hoping to see elephants in their wild habitats. ... Elephant-train collisions have gone up in recent years in Sri Lanka, ...

A train carrying thousands of gallons of fuel hit a herd of wild elephants in northeast Sri Lanka, ... Minneriya National Park draws thousands of tourists each year hoping to see elephants in ...