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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘Ghost elephant' seen for first time in years; is it a lone survivor?
A camera trap in Niokolo-Koba National Park captured rare video of what might be the last remaining elephant in Senegal, last seen in 2019. The new footage was captured by Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, and Senegal's Directorate of National Parks, and it shows Ousmane, an elephant named after a park ranger and known as the ghost elephant. 'Rare sightings, stealthy behavior and near-mythical status due to their low numbers have earned this lone bull the title of 'ghost elephant,'' a Panthera spokesperson told USA Today/For The Win Outdoors. The black-and-white footage was captured as the elephant strolled by the camera at night, giving it a ghost-like appearance. IFL Science posted it on YouTube. 'When it was last spotted in January 2019, it was thought to be one of only 5 to 10 elephants remaining in the park – a drastic change from the hundreds that once called Niokolo-Koba home and a shocking reminder of the implications of poaching and habitat loss,' the Panthera spokesperson told For The Win Outdoors. 'Shortly thereafter, a scientific study by Panthera and DPN revealed the male is likely the only elephant left in Senegal, although an anecdotal report might suggest the presence of several elephants in the area.' Elephant numbers in Senegal have declined to near extinction, but this new sighting has 'sparked discussions of greater protections for the elusive elephants that remain, including whether it might be possible to establish a breeding population in the park,' IFL Science reported. Also on FTW Outdoors: Texas fisherman catches record bass, releases it 3 months later Cuevas told For The Win Outdoors that 'there's hope for this lonely creature,' citing other successes. 'The Critically Endangered West African lions that also reside in the park are currently making a comeback – the lion population has more than doubled since Panthera's work began in 2011, driven by persistent anti-poaching and scientific monitoring efforts,' the Panthera spokesperson told For The Win Outdoors. 'That positive news is reflected in UNESCO's recent announcement removing Niokolo-Koba National Park from the List of World Heritage in Danger, recognizing the strides that have been made in protecting wildlife that call the park home, such as one of only two remaining populations of lions in West Africa and the region's largest remaining leopard population. 'The footage also comes just months after another camera trap in the park captured images of the Endangered giant pangolin for the first time in 24 years, another development reviving hope for the near-extinct species.' Photo courtesy of Panthera. This article originally appeared on For The Win: 'Ghost elephant' seen for first time in years; is it a lone survivor?
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rare 'Ghost Elephant' Sighting Comes with Grave Warning About the Species
An elephant not seen for several years was captured on camera walking through a national park in Senegal The "Ghost Elephant," named Ousmane, was considered to be one of five to 10 elephants left at Niokolo-Koba National Park in 2019 "Elephants are under immense pressure in West Africa. Only a few populations of the pachyderms survive in this region," an expert saidAn elusive elephant that hasn't been photographed in several years was recently caught on camera strolling through a national park in Senegal. This is the first time an elephant has been documented in the location since 2020. In footage captured by a camera trap at Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park (PNNK), both the wild cat conservation organization Panthera and Senegal's National Parks Directorate (DPN) caught a glimpse of what is being called a "Ghost Elephant" — a name the African forest elephant has earned because of its infrequent appearances in Senegal. The video marks the first time an African forest elephant has been photographed or filmed in the park in five years, and the first time the specific elephant in the clip — Ousmane, who was named after a park ranger — has been seen since 2019. At the time, Ousmane was considered to be one of five to ten African forest elephants left at Niokolo-Koba, which used to house hundreds of elephants before the "devastating impacts of poaching and habitat loss," according to the organizations. In the footage, Ousmane walks in the dark, gets an up-close glimpse at the camera set-up, and continues on. As the World Wildlife Fund points out, the African forest elephant was declared Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2021. "Elephants are under immense pressure in West Africa. Only a few populations of the pachyderms survive in this region," Philipp Henschel, west and central regional director of Panthera, said in a statement to Newsweek. "Niokolo-Koba National Park, where this individual was filmed, is the last area in Senegal where this endangered species survives." As Henschel told the outlet, Panthera and the DPN had "gradually increased the protection" of Niokolo-Koba National Park since their joint park support program launched in 2017. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Additional successes for the program include a significant increase in the West African lion population, which has doubled in the park since Panthera and the National Parks Directorate began working on initiatives. As for the "Ghost Elephant," there are now organized surveys to "assess if the elephant we recently filmed is the sole survivor in the park and therefore in Senegal," Henschel told Newsweek. "If this was found to be the case, we will assess the feasibility of translocating a herd of females into the park, so as to found a new breeding elephant population in Senegal." Read the original article on People
Newsweek
11-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Animal So Rare It's Called a 'Ghost' Caught on Cam for First Time in Years
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Niokolo-Koba National Park (PNNK) in Senegal has long been a haven for some of West Africa's most-elusive wildlife. Yet among them, one creature has remained almost mythical—an elephant so rarely seen that it has earned the name "ghost elephant." Now, for the first time in half-a-decade, a camera trap has captured video footage of the solitary giant, offering a haunting glimpse into the park's dwindling population of African elephants. New footage captured by wildcat conservation organization Panthera, in collaboration with Senegal's National Parks Directorate (DPN), revealed the moment a male elephant called Ousmane moved through the darkness. Named after Ousmane Sarr, a veteran park ranger who dedicated his life to protecting Niokolo-Koba's endangered species, the elephant steps silently into view in the black-and-white footage. His large frame glows pale under the night-vision lens. The African forest elephant is smaller and differs slightly to the Savanna elephant. Native to humid tropical forests in West Africa and the Congo Basin, it is the smallest of the three living elephant species, reaching a shoulder height of 7 feet, 9 inches. The term "ghost elephant" is often used to describe the isolated populations in areas like Senegal. Ousmane the elephant was last spotted in January 2019, and is the first to be photographed since 2020. He is considered one of just five to 10 elephants remaining in the park—an alarming number considering the area was home to approximately 450 elephants in the late 1970s. Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species places the African forest elephant as critically endangered and decreasing in population. A picture from footage of the "ghost elephant" captured for the first time in five years. A picture from footage of the "ghost elephant" captured for the first time in five years. Panthera & Senegal's National Parks Directorate DPN Hope for the Elephants Still, there is some hope for the solitary elephants, as the sighting sparked discussions on what can be done to protect the creature for the future, including potential relocation strategies to restore a breeding elephant population. Niokolo-Koba's wildlife has shown resilience before. The park's critically endangered West African lion population has more than doubled since 2011, following persistent anti-poaching efforts and scientific monitoring led by conservation experts Panthera and the DPN. This success recently prompted UNESCO to remove Niokolo-Koba from the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger, reflecting conservation gains—including protections for the region's largest-remaining leopard population. Ousmane is not the only recent rediscovery in the park either. Just a few months ago, another camera trap captured an endangered giant pangolin, marking the first documented sighting of the species in Niokolo-Koba in 24 years. Newsweek reached out to Philipp Henschel and Chele Martinez Marti from the Panthera organization via email for comment.
Malaysian Reserve
11-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MegazoneCloud Wins 2025 Datadog Partner Network (DPN) Partner of the Year
SEOUL, South Korea, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MegazoneCloud, a leading AI and cloud technology company has been recognized as the 2025 Datadog Partner Network (DPN) Partner of the Year for APAC by the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG). The announcement comes ahead of the 8th annual DASH conference, hosted by Datadog in New York City. The DPN award winners were chosen based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including revenue growth, delivery capabilities across products and services, and overall contribution to customer success. Over the past year, MegazoneCloud has nearly doubled its Datadog-related revenue and expanded its dedicated technical team to more than 20 professionals. The company has also strengthened its capabilities across sales, engineering, technical support, marketing, and cost optimization—playing a key role in Datadog's growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Datadog recognized MegazoneCloud for its sustained business momentum and strong collaboration with customers, naming it the top-performing partner in APAC for 2025. 'We are pleased to recognize MegazoneCloud as our DPN Partner of the Year for APJ,' said Jarrod Buckley, Vice President, Channels & Alliances at Datadog. 'MegazoneCloud has made significant investments in their Datadog practices, consistently delivered successful outcomes for our joint customers, and achieved outstanding business results.' Inchul Hwang, Chief Revenue Officer at MegazoneCloud, added, 'We're honored to be recognized for the outcomes of our ongoing technical collaboration with Datadog, which has helped enterprises in Korea and globally enhance their monitoring and security capabilities in cloud environments. Moving forward, we'll continue to actively support our customers by breaking down silos and fostering a collaborative culture that drives the broad adoption of AI and cloud technologies—powered by Datadog's unified observability platform.' About MegazoneCloud MegazoneCloud is a leading AI and cloud-native company, home to over 2,000 cloud and AI technology experts. As a trusted digital transformation (DX) partner to more than 7,000 clients worldwide, MegazoneCloud empowers innovation and growth through strategic alliances with major global and domestic cloud service providers (CSPs). The company also collaborates with over 140 independent software vendors (ISVs) and offers a suite of proprietary cloud, AI, and security solutions. Under its vision of 'Transform Tomorrow, Together', MegazoneCloud is committed to building future-ready competitiveness for its customers—powered by cutting-edge technology, data, and the passion of its people. With local operations in nine countries, including Korea, North America, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Oceania, the company continues to grow alongside its global partners and clients. To learn more, visit: .
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RapDev Wins Datadog Partner of the Year for the Fourth Consecutive Year
BOSTON, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RapDev, the leading Datadog implementation partner, has been named the 2025 Datadog Partner Network (DPN) Partner of the Year – North America, a record fourth consecutive win. Datadog, the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, unveiled the award winners earlier today at its eighth annual DASH conference. The DPN award winners are selected based on revenue contribution and growth, product and service expansion, and proven commitment to delivering innovation and value to customers, leveraging Datadog. "We are pleased to recognize RapDev as our DPN Partner of the Year – North America," said Jarrod Buckley, Vice President, Channels & Alliances at Datadog. "RapDev has made significant investments in their Datadog practices, consistently delivered successful outcomes for our joint customers, and achieved outstanding business results." RapDev earned this year's title for its continued investment in the Datadog platform and its growing portfolio of cutting-edge solutions. With over 300 deployments to date, 68 Datadog certifications across the team, and 8 new Marketplace integrations launched this year, RapDev continues to raise the bar for technical expertise and innovation. Over the past year, the company introduced a Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) powered by Datadog, enabling customers to unify observability and threat detection in a single platform. RapDev also launched Arlo, a suite of proprietary AI Agents that accelerate root cause analysis and automate incident response directly within Datadog. RapDev was also recognized for its close alignment with Datadog's go-to-market strategy, participating in joint marketing programs, co-hosting field events and webinars, and serving as a platinum sponsor of DASH. The company's global expansion efforts, including new customer engagements and partnerships across EMEA, further strengthened its position as a top-tier partner. RapDev's commitment to joint success, continuous innovation, and helping customers scale observability and security made it a standout in this year's Partner of the Year selection. "We've built our Datadog practice on a foundation of speed, innovation, and customer impact," said Tameem Hourani, Founder of RapDev. "Whether we're helping enterprise teams consolidate platforms or introducing AI-driven insights with Arlo, our goal remains the same: to make observability and security more powerful and more accessible for our customers." Founded in 2019, RapDev is the go-to partner for Fortune 1000 organizations looking to accelerate and optimize their Datadog and ServiceNow implementations. As a trusted Datadog Premier Partner and ServiceNow Elite Partner, RapDev offers unparalleled expertise in implementation at scale. RapDev expertly guides organizations through their Engineering and DevOps transformations from beginning to end. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE RapDev Sign in to access your portfolio
