🐘 A 27-year-old elephant named Plai Biang Lek wandered out of a national park in Thailand to visit a local supermarket—where he raided the shelves for sweet treats and dried fruit. 

🎧 Elmo won big on Jack Coyne's social media show Track Star, where the creator tests the music knowledge of everyday people and musicians themselves. The red muppet is donating his earnings to help fund children's music education.  

🌏 The 2025 National Geographic Traveler Photography Competition wrapped up this week. See all of the awe-inspiring winners and finalists here.