The best white elephant gifts are the ones that create a bit of intrigue as soon as they enter the gift pile. And a full-size ...

People and elephants are increasingly competing for the same land in Sri Lanka, leading to a rising number of deaths among both populations. Farmers are increasingly "encroaching" on elephant habitats ...

At present, more African elephants are dying than being born. Over the last century, the world’s elephant population has declined 97% from trophy hunters, ruthless ivory mercenaries, and even ...

A well-loved wild elephant in a Thai national park needed medical attention after a fight with a rival, officials said. Screengrab from the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant ...

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, N.Y., made history last October when an Asian elephant named Mali gave birth to “miracle twins.” Not only are both male twins thriving, they’re acting as you’d ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Environmentalists in Sri Lanka are challenging a court order issued earlier this month that would allow the return of 14 illegally captured wild elephants to people accused ...

We found gifts that are both funny and practical. The white elephant gift exchange is a lovely and devious game of surprises, and I love every part of it, especially thinking up the best gift idea.

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

All of us know and love Jumbo, but there are quite a few other elephants that have made their mark on history. For example, Pope Leo X had a white pet elephant, Hanno, a gift from King Manuel I of ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Within an arena, five vignettes convey the play-by-play action of an elephant contest. At the upper right, the ...

Elephant seals don't forget their enemies. We learn about the great beasts' big beefs and why they matter.