Why do elephants have big ears?
Elephants have the largest ears in the animal kingdom, and there’s a practical reason for that. Why Do Elephants Have Such Big Ears? The Fascinating Reason Behind Their Iconic Feature…
How activity in Earth’s mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa
What roils beneath the Earth’s surface may feel a world away, but the activity can help forge land masses that dictate ocean circulation, climate patterns, and even animal activity and…
Watch zoo elephants form protective ‘alert circle’ around young during 5.2 San Diego earthquake
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s elephants raced to protect their calves with an “alert circle” when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Julian in Southern California. Elephants Form Protective Circle…
Elephants: Facts about Earth’s largest living land animals
An Ornate cat-eyed snake, native to Ecuador, was discovered at a Market Basket in Manchester and has been safely rehomed.The Difference Between African and Asian Elephants African and Asian elephants…
Kenya Safely Moves 50 Elephants to a Bigger Park, Marking Progress in the Fight Against Poaching
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…
Massachusetts Enacts Groundbreaking Law to End Circus Exploitation of Elephants, Lions, and Wild Animals
In a landmark move, Governor Maura Healey signed a transformative bill into law on Friday, effectively ending the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits…
Elephants Greet Friends with Ear Flaps and Rumbly Noises, Study Finds
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…
Stressed Nation Weighs Shipping Elephants to Europe
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…
Unveiling the Zoo Magic Where Elephants Forge Heartwarming Bonds with Visitors – A Revelation Unearthed by Study
A recent study by Harper Adams and Nottingham Trent universities unveiled that elephants in zoos display a positive response to visitor interaction. The research showcased an uptick in favorable behaviors,…
How Majestic Herbivores Like Elephants, Bison, and Moose Shape Tree Diversity
In a captivating exploration utilizing cutting-edge global satellite data, a distinguished research team meticulously unveils the secret dance between large herbivores and the world’s protected areas. Elephants, bison, and moose…