For centuries, the idea that elephants fear something a fraction of their size has been ingrained in our minds. The belief is so widespread that it’s made its way into movies and literature and has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Elephants consistently display unique behaviors around the ...

The decision comes weeks after the death of Happy, the elephant at the center of a landmark animal rights case WCS The Bronx Zoo is considering relocating its last elephant, Patty, to a Tennessee ...

New York City's last remaining elephant may soon be heading down south to a 3,000-acre wildlife sanctuary in Tennessee. The Bronx Zoo is considering transferring its 57-year-old Asian elephant Patty ...

Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, possessing immense strength, intelligence, and powerful social structures. Despite their size, they are not completely invulnerable. In this video, we ...

If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term ...

June marks the start of the African elephant migration season, so this week, we’re learning about these incredible creatures! Before you take a gander at these brilliant mammals, follow this doodle ...

The 8,600-pound elephant in a feathered headpiece that paraded through the Texas GOP convention brought a grand finale to Gov. Greg Abbott’s speech, but the animal’s backstory is less uplifting. Paige ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock A video showing an elephant waking up what appears to be a sleeping hippo by blasting it with water from its ...

Happy the Elephant, the beloved Bronx Zoo icon who proved the incredible intelligence of her species and was the center of a “human” rights case, was euthanized Tuesday. The 55-year-old Asian elephant ...