Elephants are famous for their dexterous trunks, which the animals use to eat, drink, trumpet and breathe. If you take a ...

It’s not every day that an endangered species welcomes a new individual in the safety and security of one of the world’s ...

By Will Dunham Feb 13 (Reuters) - An elephant's trunk is essential for most aspects of the animal's life, from interacting ...

Art typically seems like a human activity, tied to culture, symbols, and personal expression. Yet a small group of animals has created paintings and designs that sold for surprising sums. Their work ...

A baby elephant steps into the outside world for the first time, discovering every wonder.

A small elephant bone found in Spain may be the first physical evidence of Hannibal's legendary war elephants.

Hannibal, the Carthaginian general, marching his war elephants over the snow-covered Alps to confront the Romans in 218BCE.

Jhapa, Feb. 18 -- As dusk falls in Bahundangi, the locals brace themselves for a familiar routine. Herds of wild elephants ...

The history of humankind is also the history of our relationships with the natural world. For centuries and millennia, some animal companions have been more than just wholesome pets. They were ...

Discover how Andrew Schulz's groundbreaking research reveals the intricate role of whiskers in the extraordinary dexterity of elephant trunks, showcasing their ability to perform complex tasks and ...

For centuries, Hannibal's elephants were legend - now a rare bone found in Spain may offer real proof.