African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) are the world's largest living land-based animals, reaching a height between 10 and 13 feet (roughly 3 to 4 meters) and weighing between 4 to 7 tons.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — All things being equal, large, long-lived animals should have the highest risk of cancer. The calculation is simple: Tumors grow when genetic mutations cause individual cells to ...

Elephants appear to have evolved their long, grasping trunks as a result of climate change pressures on their ancestors millions of years ago. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

If you give an elephant an apple, she’s going to want some more. But how can she get through to the nearby humans who are keeping those luscious treats away from her? After working with elephants in ...

Elephants are among the smartest, largest animals on the planet. With all that size and brain power, it should come as no surprise that making a baby elephant is no easy task. In fact, elephants have ...

While zoo authorities said probe is underway to find out reasons behind his death, experts say it's damning indictment on ...