African elephants are the largest land mammal and have a number of distinctive physical characteristics. Their trunks are used to pick up food, draw water, breathe and greet other elephants. Their ...

While extra-large ears help with hearing, that’s not the reason for their size. Elephants have giant, floppy ears because they regulate body temperature in extreme heat. African elephants are ...

Many key differences separate African elephant from Asian elephants. Not only are they found in completely separate parts of the world, but they live in different habitats as well. The African ...

For example, both are mighty animals with distinctive physical traits. African elephants are known for their long trunks and large ears, while Moose has unique antlers. However, regarding size, ...

via Unsplash The skin of the African elephant is an astonishing 2.5 cm thick, making it incredibly tough and resilient. It also acts as an important body temperature regulator, helping keep elephants ...

Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a new study. Male African elephants have distinct personality traits ...

Wildlife series following the lives of a group of orphaned African bush elephants at a sanctuary in Kenya as they face some of the biggest challenges of their lives.

Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a study published December 4, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ...

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Geographer Davide Lomeo and colleagues' analysis of satellite data reveals toxic algal blooms had exploded in water sources near the Okavango Delta during the same time period, all but certainly ...