Elephants, the gentle giants of the savannahs and forests, command awe with their majestic presence and complex social structures. Known for their remarkable intelligence and emotive nature, elephants forge strong bonds within their herds. Explore the captivating world of elephants on our website, where we delve into their unique behaviors, the significance of their iconic tusks, and the vital role they play in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats. 🐘
During the late Middle Pleistocene, approximately 300,000 to 400,000 years ago, at least three ancient relatives of elephants perished near a river in the Kashmir Valley of South Asia. Not…
There’s a touch of Sherlock Holmes in this new discovery: A keen observer might be able to spot whether an elephant prefers using its left or right trunk by examining…
MWEA, Kenya (AP) — Hovering low, a helicopter steadies itself as a skilled veterinarian takes careful aim. Moments later, a tranquilizer dart whistles through the air, and soon, a massive…
Alicia arrived at Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) eager to begin anew after being rescued from a trekking camp where she endured forced labor. Her immediate desire was to unwind…
In central Thailand, an Asian elephant has delivered a rare set of twins, an event hailed as a miracle by caretakers. The mother, a 36-year-old elephant named Chamchuri, was not…
African elephants have been found to call each other by individual names, a behavior that is exceptionally rare among wild animals, according to new research published Monday. These distinctive names…
From chimpanzees waging war over territory to parrots outperforming Harvard students in memory tests, many animals display remarkably human-like behaviors. While humans often consider ourselves unique, with abilities and behaviors…
Elephants, it seems, have a sophisticated repertoire of communication tools at their disposal, utilizing ear flaps, rumbles, trunk reaches, and various other forms of interaction when greeting their peers, suggests…
The heartwarming bond between humans and animals was on full display at a zoo in China, where visitors witnessed a remarkable moment of empathy and intelligence from an elephant named…
Germany’s proposal to ban elephant trophies has sparked a retaliatory threat from Botswana, as the nation vows to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in response. Botswana’s frustration stems from European…