Elephants seem easy to figure out with their big bodies, long trunks, and always walking in slow groups. But they’re not simple animals. Behind the usual facts are habits, abilities, and instincts ...

The new “Dumbo” live-action movie that opens March 29 is one of the most anticipated films of the spring and everybody’s talking about it. So here are some cool things to know about real elephants, as ...

African elephants create low rumbles that travel through the earth, letting other elephants detect messages through vibrations.

• At birth, an elephant calf typically weighs 230 pounds and stands over 2 ½ feet tall. Baby elephants are nearly blind at birth and rely upon their trunks and their mothers to help them. • A newborn ...

Sunday is National Elephant Appreciation Day—a holiday observed every September 22—and what better way to celebrate these tough-skinned animals than listing 10 crazy facts about them? 1. The African ...

From its long, flexible trunk to its loud trumpeting sounds, there’s a lot to admire about an elephant. But how much do you know about these massive creatures? Where do they live? How big can they get ...

The Topeka Zoo welcomed two new elephants to the capital city on Wednesday. Cora, 58, and Shannon, 34, join Tembo, 46, and Sunda 56, at the zoo. In honor of the event, here are some Topeka Zoo ...

Happy World Elephant Day! In honor of today's special day, we wanted to bring you just a smattering of fun facts about these gorgeous and fascinating animals. Scroll through to read all 14 of them ...

Elephants are among the most intelligent and gentle animals on Earth. Sadly, many elephants suffer due to illegal poaching, habitat loss, and cruel tourism practices like elephant riding. Across the ...