Legislative Roundup: elephants, artificial turf, unspecified gender

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Bills that would outlaw using elephants in certain animal acts, ban using state funds for artificial turf fields or playgrounds, and adding “unspecified” to the gender selection option on a motor vehicle license or state IDs are…

National Geographic Investigator Details Wildlife Trafficking

An investigative reporter and National Geographic fellow Bryan Christy discussed wildlife trafficking and other issues at a special event hosted by the magazine.

Local Girl Makes Clay Elephants to Help Abused Elephants in Thailand

Miriam Gardsbane of Rockville is passionate about helping elephants. She, along with friends and family, made clay elephants to sell at the Olney Farmers Market.