Elephants are among the largest mammals on Earth. They are loved by many for their intelligence and varied personalities. They are easily recognized by their large bodies, huge fan-like ears, and long ...

If I could have any pet in the world, I would have an elephant. Well, several, because they like to be together, but I would have elephants. Ever since I was a child, I've loved them way too much.

This elephant’s behavior is adorable, and it’s also very typical. Baby elephants are known to suck on their trunks for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is comfort while they learn to use ...

Understanding how elephants use their trunks to pick up small objects could lead to robots designed with flexible hands or grippers, according to a new study that includes Rochester Institute of ...

#9: Newborn Elephants Soothe Themselves by Sucking Their Trunks We all know human babies suck their thumbs for comfort. Did you know that baby elephants do the same thing with their trunks? These tiny ...

Elephant societies respond to death in ways that look uncannily similar to our own reactions. Here’s why it has researchers ...

Humans are the only mammals that have hair on their heads but very little hair on the rest of their bodies. Three reasons humans have hair may be to protect our heads from the sun, to keep our heads ...

Unlike humans, baby elephants can walk from birth. Baby elephants can often stand within 20 minutes of being born and can ...