African elephants and moose may seem unlikely to compare, but their unique features make them stand out in the animal kingdom. This article will explore these magnificent creatures’ anatomy, behavior, ...

As we marvel at the awe-inspiring strength and intelligence of the African elephant, it’s hard not to feel humbled in its presence. These gentle giants are not only the largest land animals on Earth, ...

The Asian elephant is the largest surviving land mammal in Asia. Although significantly smaller than its African cousin, it is still an awesome beast. An adult bull can weigh well over five tonnes. It ...

In India, the elephant is considered a sacred creature. Many Hindus believe that Ganesha may help them overcome obstacles and bring them good fortune. African elephant ears are far bigger than those ...

African elephants have matriarchal societies, in which elder females lead families made up of their female relatives and young to water, food and safety. Most of what we know about elephant social ...

When a 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook the U.S. city of San Diego on April 14, a video showing five African elephants huddling together in the middle of their enclosure at San Diego Zoo Safari Park ...

Elephants have massive ears to help regulate their body temperature. They have huge blood vessels in their ears. The blood vessels are large and quite visible on the backs of the elephant’s ears. The ...

In a 2,700-kilometer overland journey, the 35-year-old African elephant was transported via a large iron crate with thick bars strapped to a truck, a mission for which she had been trained for ...

AND HELPED FAMILIES MAKE SOME WONDERFUL MEMORIES HERE AT THE ZOO, AND TO LEARN A LOT ABOUT AFRICAN AND ASIAN ELEPHANTS. PUNCH IS AN ASIAN ELEPHANT. MICKEY IS AN AFRICAN ELEPHANT. PUNCH IS ALMOST 55.

In 1879, as Leopold was beginning his exploitation of Congo, he lit upon the idea of using elephants as pack animals to abet the forthcoming mass extraction. But not local African elephants — at ...

A new study reveals how African elephants plan their elaborate journeys: they strategically choose the least energy-consuming routes to reach food sources. These findings, researchers say ...