Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a new study. Male African elephants have distinct personality traits ...

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 ...

Elephants are the largest land animals worldwide, used in tourism in several countries, and are often gentle to humans despite their gigantic sizes. However, the elephant population has fallen greatly ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The staggering and unexplained deaths of over 300 African elephants in early 2020 — one of the ...

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 ...

Sonia, an African elephant in Karachi’s Safari Park, has passed away, according to a report by ARY News. Park authorities revealed that Sonia had shown no signs of illness and was eating ...

Now, a new study reveals that the personalities of elephants are more complex than we imagined. The researchers found that male African elephants have distinct personalities; and adapt their behavior ...