Elephants
'I Had a Near Miss With a Charging Wild Elephant'
I was a researcher, filming a group of male elephants, when a barroom brawl between the two of them suddenly bloomed—and then spilled in my direction.
Elephant Mass Death Could Be Caused by New Pathogen That May Pass to Humans
Almost 300 elephants are known to have died since March, with reports of them walking in circles before falling face first to the floor.
Hundreds of Elephants Have Suddenly Died and No One Knows Why
"It is a conservation disaster—but it also has the potential to be a public health crisis," said conservationist Niall McCann.
Elephant Evades COVID-19 to Find Sanctuary After Years in Circuses and Zoos
Mara basks in the sun, both happy and exhausted, the memories of a COVID-19 quarantine and a thousand-mile journey fresh in her mind. She never forgets.
Thailand's Elephants May Starve as Tourism Stalls During COVID-19 Crisis
As work dries up, many owners are struggling to cover the costs of keeping an elephant. In some instances, animals have been set free to fend for themselves.
Drunk Elephants Are Wreaking Adorable Havoc and Living Their Best Lives
A photo of two elephants passed out after drinking too much corn wine went viral, as people celebrated the pair's passion for hooch.
Filmmaker Reveals Reality of Elephant Poaching in Candid New Documentary
New documentary "When Lambs Become Lions" follows elephant poachers and the rangers trying to stop them.
WWF Says African Elephants Will Be Gone by 2040 If We Don't Act Right Away
African elephant numbers have fallen dramatically as a result of poaching and other factors, such as habitat fragmentation or loss.
National Elephant Appreciation Day: 10 Crazy Facts About Elephants
Here's a sneak preview: Elephants can get sunburned and often sleep standing up.
Images of Emaciated 70-year-old Performing Elephant Spark Anger
"She walks many kilometers every night so that people will feel blessed during the ceremony. No one sees her bony body or her weakened condition, because of her costume," the Save Elephant Foundation said.
Welfare Groups Slam Demeaning and Cruel Animal Performances
Report from World Animal Protection reveals cruel practices at aquariums and zoos around the world.
Nearly 400 Elephants Were Poached in Just Two Years in This African Nation
Botswana has the largest elephant population on the continent and has traditionally been seen as a safe haven for the animals. However, poaching appears to be rapidly increasing.
#WorldElephantDay: Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Add to your Bucket List
Get up close and personal with endangered pachyderms at these ethical elephant sanctuaries.
Elephants Forced to Perform Underwater Tricks in Zoo
Campaigners are calling for the zoo to be shut down.
Scientists Solve Mystery of the Cracks in Elephant Skin
Elephant skin is covered in an intricate network of minuscule crevices that retain water and mud, providing a number of benefits.
Zoo Elephants Escort Human Intruder Out of Enclosure
The zoo's resident giants were clearly anxious, but refrained from an attack.
Three Massive Ivory Cartels Exposed by DNA Testing
"There is no better feeling than knowing your science is making a big difference."
Wild-Captured Elephants Live Shorter Lives
These elephants are captured to carry timber.
Circus Elephant Nearly Crushes Audience
In a video of the incident, spectators can bee seen rushing from their seats as the elephant carrying a female performer topples into the seating area.
Elephants Play Soccer in Thailand Ahead of World Cup
"They're here to bring color and joy, and create awareness that we can enjoy the World Cup without gambling and just cheer for the soccer players."
Dolphins' Teeth Removed To Make Tourists Safer
A disturbing new report shines a light on animal cruelty in the tourist entertainment industry.
Elephants Loose on Highway After Truck Crash
The highway was closed for two hours while emergency workers tried to catch the animals.
Elephant Cells That Repair DNA Could Help Cancer Study
A genetic technique could uncover potential new treatments for diseases by studying the animal kingdom.
Elephant Attack In India Leaves A Man Crushed To Death
Clashes like this are on the rise.
Four Elephants Killed by Speeding Train in India
The train is believed to have been traveling at more than 110 miles per hour.
Elephant Tusks Worth More Than $450,000 Dollars Seized
The tusks were left unclaimed at the airport for more than two weeks.
Exclusive: Rhino Poaching Reaches Devastating Height
Poachers sell the horns for various purposes.
Video: Baby Elephant Rescued From a Well by Villagers
The hours-long ordeal ended in a joyful moment between the villagers and the mother.