Have you ever wondered what the world’s largest land animal might be? While some land animals (giraffes) might be taller, and some marine life (blue whales) might be heavier, one animal stands alone ...

For years, elephants have been described as having amazing memories and that they never forget. However, the more interesting ...

Africa’s largest elephant DNA study reveals growing genetic isolation as habitats shrink, raising urgent concerns for ...

A new elephant DNA map reveals growing isolation across Africa, raising concerns about inbreeding and long-term survival.

African elephants are known to recognize groups of humans, to test electric fences with their tusks to avoid injury, and (of course) can remember paths to resources passed down to them decades earlier ...

An animal rights organization is calling for Six Flags Great Adventure to find a new home for its herd of African elephants, saying their captivity is “psychologically and physically harmful.” World ...

The Maryland Zoo and Johns Hopkins both turn 150 this year, and for decades they've collaborated on conservation work that ...