The National Zoo is at it again, this time letting 36-year-old Asian elephant Shanthi play a harmonica. more ›

We realize that many of you are not fans of the elephant march that wound its way through the streets of Washington yesterday. (We're not passing judgment either way -- we just feel an obligation to inform people when a large group of pachyderms begin stomping around Capitol Hill.) But don't you worry: PETA stands ready to strike back. According to one government source we spoke with, PETA had actually asked the D.C. government to shut down yesterday's march, but it was too late. Instead, the animal rights group will "confront circusgoers" with a "giant, inflatable 'elephant'" that "will lead PETA's contingent of nearly 100 protesters" tomorrow morning. more ›

This is what a baby Asian elephant looks like. Wouldn't you like to have some of this out of control adorableness? The Associated Press reports that if all goes well, the National Zoo could be getting one of its very own late next year. more ›