Many animals are smart, but elephants are among the most intelligent species. Not only do they have great memories, but they ...

The coffee-eating elephants developed a unique microbial community. Specifically, researchers found a surge in Acinetobacter bacteria—a group known for hanging out on coffee beans—suggesting the beans ...

Smithsonian’s National Zoo is all abuzz with excitement because first-time elephant mom Nhi Linh is pregnant. With a window ...

For the first time in seven years, an African elephant calf was born at the park. The calf weighs 218 pounds and is already bonding with her mother Nadirah and bringing a smile to the animal care team ...

Facilities that previously offered rides are shifting elephant tourism toward ethical, observation-based experiences.

An elephant on a serial killing rampage has claimed 17 victims, four of whom were members of the same family, across a dozen separate attacks. The elephant, believed to be a young bull, embarked on a ...