The Asian elephant, scientifically known as Elephas maximus, is a vital representative of the Asian continent’s wildlife and is highly significant to the ecosystem they inhabit. Apart from their ...

There are three types of elephants: the African forest elephant, the Asian elephant, and the African savanna (or bush) elephant. Elephants in the African savanna are larger than those in the ...

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 ...

Another difference between African elephants and Asian elephants is their size and weight. While both of these creatures are extremely large and impressive to behold, African elephants far outweigh ...

Once feared as lethal weapons in war, Asian elephants are now revered as symbols of peace and spirituality. In India, the elephant is considered a sacred creature. Many Hindus believe that Ganesha may ...

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Jet, a male Asian elephant calf, was born about 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at the St. Louis Zoo. Buchanan via St.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of anticipation, it is sad news for the ABQ BioPark as Rozie the Asian elephant gave birth to a stillborn calf overnight. BioPark leaders said many are ...

Jet, a newborn Asian elephant, was born on Nov. 24 at 4:32 a.m. to his 17-year-old mother Jade. His birth marks the fourth generation of the zoo's elephant family, said Tim Thier, the director of ...

ST. LOUIS — An Asian elephant calf was born early Saturday morning at the Saint Louis Zoo, and it's a boy named Jet. Jet is the first Asian elephant born at the Saint Louis Zoo through ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rozie the Asian elephant at the ABQ BioPark is stable and recovering after giving birth to a stillborn calf early Tuesday morning. According to the BioPark, the gestation ...