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

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

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

But young elephants which haven't had a chance to fully develop their immune systems are at serious risk which is why ...

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 ...

When human settlements and wildlife bump into each other it can cause big problems, so scientists are working on an ...

The results of a vaccine trail have been hailed as a ‘landmark’ moment in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.

Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is a leading cause of death for young Asian elephants, both captive and wild, with no cure. Trials with adult elephants at Chester Zoo found a new vaccine ...

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, ...