Many animals are smart, but elephants are among the most intelligent species. Not only do they have great memories, but they ...

The coffee-eating elephants developed a unique microbial community. Specifically, researchers found a surge in Acinetobacter bacteria—a group known for hanging out on coffee beans—suggesting the beans ...

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s disease. Now they just need samples from the people living in the most ...

The death of Craig, a widely known super tusker from Amboseli, drew attention not just because of his fame, but because he lived long enough to die of natural causes in a period when elephants with ...

No people were injured in the accident, despite a partial derailment. As elephant habitat shrinks, such deadly encounters are on the rise. By Pragati K.B. Reporting from Bengaluru, India A passenger ...

Elephant societies respond to death in ways that look uncannily similar to our own reactions. Here’s why it has researchers describing them as “compassionate.” Wildlife researchers have, for decades, ...

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‘Tis the season for White Elephant gifting. This fan-favorite holiday gift swap isn’t about being thoughtful — it’s about stealing the weirdest, most hilarious gifts in the room. The rules are simple: ...

The name was chosen from over 11,000 public submissions and four final options selected by zookeepers. The name announcement coincided with Giving Tuesday, a day encouraging community donations and ...

HOHENWALD, Tenn. (WSMV) - One of the oldest living elephants at Tennessee’s Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald died at the age of 59. Minnie, who was part of the sanctuary’s herd for nearly 20 years, was ...