New research on elephant trunks is revealing how these animals use touch to explore their surroundings. A peer-reviewed ...

That’s because the trunk is highly sensitive when it comes to sensing touch. Scientists have determined that the whiskers ...

Elephant poaching is an ongoing problem throughout Africa as poachers develop sneakier tactics for collecting their trophies. On the other hand, efforts to deter elephant poaching or at least catch ...

Science is helping us to understand why African elephants move between landscapes. Problems can arise because African elephants have the capacity to extensively alter the landscape when seeking ...