It turns out that humans might not be the only species that have individualized identifiers for each other. A new study found that African savanna elephants, an endangered species, have name-like ...

It turns out that humans might not be the only species that have individualized identifiers for each other. A new study found that African savanna elephants, an endangered species, have name-like ...

Surveying elephants is hard, risky work. Dedicated biologists have been doing this challenging task across Africa for decades. Systematic surveying started in the late 1960s but has been sporadic, as ...

1. Does recent research resolve once and for all whether there are two separate species of African elephant? 2. What are the conservation implications if there are two species? We would have to ...

DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study ...

Across the African continent, elephant populations have largely declined over the past several decades, but some areas show hopeful signs of recovery, according to a new study. Researchers have ...

Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth that are known for their intelligence, strength and complex social behavior. While they may seem similar at first glance, Asian and African elephants ...