“The hairs on the head, body, and tail of Asian elephants are stiff from base to tip, which is what we were expecting when we ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Nepali researcher Sanjeeta Sharma Pokharel explores Asian elephant physiology and behavior in response to ecological challenges, emphasizing the ...

New research reveals that elephant trunk whiskers are unlike any other animal's, and could inspire a new generation of robots ...

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As the popular saying goes, “An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that can recall faces and places, but how much can they actually remember? Let’s find out about ...

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 ...

Elephants are widely admired for their wisdom, emotional depth, and striking intelligence, but one trait stands out above all: their remarkable long-term memory. According to a study published in the ...

Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The ...

Elephants use ear flaps, rumbles, trunk reaches and other forms of communication to greet peers, new research suggests. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

What’s in a name? People use unique names to address each other, but we’re one of only a handful of animal species known to do that, including bottlenose dolphins. Finding more animals with names and ...