Elephants are known for their intelligence and social complexity, and recent observations show they might even engage in playful pranks. A new study documents Asian elephants’ skillful use of hoses ...

Elephants are masters at using a hose – considered a complex tool because of its flexibility, length and the physics of flowing water. Researchers studying three Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at ...

Whether it's a stapler in jello or a classic whoopee cushion, many of us enjoy playing cheeky pranks on our friends. And a new study shows that we're not alone. Zookeepers at Berlin Zoo were amazed to ...