Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a study published December 4, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...

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One of the videos capturing the most attention from Monday's earthquake near San Diego, is video of a herd of African Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park reacting to the ground shaking. The video ...

A new study reveals that sustained droughts in Botswana push African elephants towards human communities, increasing the potential for deadly encounters. Scientists highlight the implications of ...

For years, elephants have been described as having amazing memories and that they never forget. However, the more interesting truth is not simply that elephants remember. It is that they seem to live ...

A video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park taken during an earthquake put complex elephant herd dynamics on display. By Jonathan Wolfe The 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern California on ...

Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth that are known for their intelligence, strength and complex social behavior. While they may seem similar at first glance, Asian and African elephants ...

A lower ranking male gives a ‘trunk-to-mouth’ salute to an older, higher-ranking individual. This greeting behavior is a very important ritual that serves to reinforce relationships between bonded ...

Male elephants have distinct characters, and certain individuals within the society are influential and can have a positive psychological impact on the group, according to new research. The study also ...