Julia Chan Kar Wai/Shutterstock.com There are three distinct species of elephants: African savanna elephants (or African bush elephants), African forest elephants, and Asian elephants. Both African ...

As we marvel at the awe-inspiring strength and intelligence of the African elephant, it’s hard not to feel humbled in its presence. These gentle giants are not only the largest land animals on Earth, ...

In 1930, as many as 10 million wild elephants roamed huge swaths of the African continent. But decades of poaching and conflict have since decimated African elephant populations. In 2016, experts ...

See All Key Ideas Not all elephants are the same. A new study has found that male African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) develop distinctive personality traits as they age. “We wanted ...

Present-day elephants are the biggest land animals. The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) weighs over 10 tons and is up to 13 feet tall. Their Asian relatives, Elephas maximus, rank next on ...

Learn more about the different types of elephants, their breathtaking intelligence, and the modern-day threats to their survival. African and Asian elephants not only live on separate continents ...

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be "majestic" but, since they're not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado's highest court said Tuesday. Male African ...

Founded in 2006 by local Zimbabwean guide Beks Ndlovu, African Bush Camps (ABC) is home to the authentic African safari experience. With 18 distinct Experiences across Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, ...

PROVIDENCE – After more than three decades, three African elephants will leave the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence in late 2027, according to zoo officials. “Alice, Ginny and Kate are ...

and work with elephants in other parts of Kenya. With only 415,000 African elephants left in the wild, it’s more important than ever to support their population. You can choose either a physical ...

Wild Encounters Majestic African Savanna Elephants In Stunning Wilderness Posted: February 11, 2025 | Last updated: February 12, 2025 "Rob the Ranger brings the untamed beauty of African wildlife ...