A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations fragmented and reliant on protected areas.

Compared with Africa's other big animals, hippos have been relatively neglected in scientific research. Partly, this is ...

Elephants have giant, floppy ears because they regulate body temperature in extreme heat. African elephants are the biggest land mammals in the world. African elephants can weigh up to 15,000 pounds.

Analysis - Compared with Africa's other big animals, hippos have been relatively neglected in scientific research. Partly, this is because they're hard to study and dangerous to encounter.

HABITAT: Forest elephants occupy the rainforests of West and Central Africa. RANGE: The majority of remaining forest elephant populations occur in Central Africa, in the countries of Gabon, Democratic ...

There are two types of elephants: African and Asian. They both have long trunks, large ears, and sturdy bodies with light gray or dark gray skin. While there are definitely some differences ...

A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and ...

Elephants have massive ears to help regulate their body temperature. They have huge blood vessels in their ears. The blood vessels are large and quite visible on the backs of the elephant’s ears. The ...

Study reveals data gaps and extinction threats in hippo conservation, urging action for better population monitoring.

A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations ...

We knew that elephants were camping in forest areas near our village. For days, nobody from our family had left home before sunrise or after sunset.” The elephant that attacked Murmu was part of a ...