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 ...

OAKLAND, California (KGO) — Osh the elephant has been calling the Oakland Zoo home for two decades. But in the fall, the only remaining African elephant living at the zoo and in the Bay Area will move ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- For two decades, Osh the elephant has been calling the Oakland Zoo home. But in the fall, the only remaining African elephant living at the zoo and in the Bay Area will move ...

I woke up in the research tower to a soft exhale and then a trickle of water at the waterhole below. The full moon hung low and dim in the west. I squinted at my watch. It was 4 A.M. I wondered which ...

The study’s primary goal was to understand the dynamics of vocal exchanges between elephant groups, with a particular emphasis on a specific vocalization known as the "let's go" rumble. These rumbling ...

Understanding the Rise, Decline, and Survival of African Elephants These gentle giants are not only powerful in size but also ...

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 ...

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 Tennessee elephant sanctuary recently received an African elephant from a California Zoo. Over the weekend, Osh the African elephant was transported from the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, California, to ...