BELA-BELA, South Africa (AP) — Tuesday is World Elephant Day. Here are five things to know about the largest land animals on our planet. Tell them apart by their ears There are three species of ...

Elephants are one of the iconic animals that people travel thousands of miles to see. But have you ever wondered if elephants are endangered? Well, unfortunately, these huge animals — the largest land ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Family of African Bush Elephants taking a mud bath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya.© I, Mgiganteus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A study of the African bush elephant's vast network of deep wrinkles has found it is intricately designed to help the animals keep their cool, fight off parasites and defend against ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — When it comes to the niche business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. The Egyptian veterinarian’s résumé includes possibly the most famous ...

Elephants are incredibly intelligent animals that experience a remarkable emotional depth. While they can be fiercely ...

For animal lovers and adventurers alike, an African safari needs to be on your bucket list. Truly one-of-a-kind, Africa is home to many incredible species you won’t find anywhere else on Earth. Of ...

There are three species of elephants: the African savanna or bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant. The African savanna elephant and the Asian elephant are listed as ...