Asian elephants risk their lives in a desperate search for food at a landfill site in Sri Lanka.Shocking reports of agonising deaths of Asian elephants at just one of numerous rubbish dumps in Sri Lanka are a tragic reminder of the desperate plight of this highly endangered species.

In the caption, Pink revealed that the family adopted their newest family member from the Labelle Foundation in Los Angeles and shared the dog's unique name: Habañero Mountain Guy Kadashi Hart.

Tourigny, a lecturer in historical archaeology at Newcastle University, found other evidence that pet owners were increasingly likely to view animals as part of the family.

No, the real sign of the change of seasons is Fat Bear Week, an annual tradition beloved by many.What, exactly, is Fat Bear Week?Here's how to participate in #FatBearWeek: this is an elimination tournament to determine who will be crowned 2020's fattest bear on the Brooks River.

• It is good news that Peaky Blinders fans have flocked to explore the world associated with the BBC series (Report , 2 September).The BBC’s Bergerac series (1981-91) was, for example, credited with a huge increase in tourism to Jersey.

“When they come to us from the shelter, we say, ‘Today is the day that they start their new life,’” Zina Goodin, co-founder of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, told TODAY .

On Tuesday, the singer posted a photo on Instagram of her 7-year-old daughter, Willow, holding a new dog they’ve adopted. Short for Nashville.” The "What About Us" singer's love of pooches is nothing new.

Hoda and Jenna get up close and personal with Louisiana wildlife copied! Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager are hosting the fourth hour from New Orleans to celebrate the Big Easy turning 300! (New Orleans tourism paid for TODAY’s production costs.)