Linh Mai, a rare Asian elephant calf, makes her first public appearance at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, a historic moment ...

Since her birth in early February, the calf has been growing and beginning to bond with her care team and herd. She will go ...

They are large, intelligent, and remarkably social—elephants fascinate many people. With their calm demeanor, they impress at first glance. But it’s not just their appearance; their longevity is also ...

Elephants can make low rumbling sounds that humans cannot hear. Sound can be transmitted through air and through rock. Elephants can detect seismic (ground-transmitted) sound with fatty pads on their ...

Africa’s largest elephant DNA study reveals growing genetic isolation as habitats shrink, raising urgent concerns for ...

While many people are fascinated by nonhuman animals, most do not have the time, money, or opportunity to travel to remote natural habitats where these animals live freely. Instead, zoos relocate ...