DNA taken from elephant dung revealed that Angola’s elephants living at high elevations belong to…
Browsing: Elephants
Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and are divided into two species, the African elephant and the Asian elephant. African elephants are the larger of the two species and are distinguished by their larger ears that resemble the continent of Africa. Asian elephants have smaller ears and a more rounded back. Elephants are known for their complex social structures, typically led by an older matriarch and comprising related females and their offspring, while adult males often lead solitary lives or form loose groups with other males.
Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a 404,000-year-old site where early humans butchered an elephant using…
Massive and energy-hungry, elephants face real challenges in navigating their landscapes. New research using over…
Male African elephants exhibit consistent yet flexible personality traits influenced by social context. Observations of…
A groundbreaking nine-year study found that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences…
Satellite imagery and local data helped researchers assess how landscape features, such as watering holes…
Male elephants in Etosha National Park, Namibia, use “let’s go” rumbles to coordinate group departures,…
A research analysis on the development of long-nosed gomphotheres, predecessors of today’s elephants, indicates that…
A bacterium linked to severe septicemia may be responsible for the deaths of six African…
A recent study examines elephants’ capacity for innovation and overcoming obstacles to access food sources.…
Recent research indicates that the molar teeth of proboscideans, which include elephants and their prehistoric…
A detailed analysis of the dietary habits of elephants showed surprising variation from meal to…
In Northern Florida, the Montbrook Fossil Dig has unearthed a groundbreaking discovery: the most complete…
Asian elephant habitats across Asia have decreased by over 64% since 1700, equating to a…
Study examining habitats across centuries reveals an urgent need for sustainable land use and conservation…
Researchers discover elephant extinction could have major impact on atmospheric carbon levels. In findings published…
A study of elephants in Botswana shows younger males become more aggressive when older bulls…
Civil war poaching in Mozambique drove the rapid evolution of tusklessness in female elephants through…