A Sri Lankan express train has fatally struck an elephant despite new safety measures introduced after the same train killed 7 elephants in a previous crash.

Popular expressions in the English language tend to have deeper meanings. Here are three, including "elephant in the room" and "go cold turkey," that have fun and interesting origin stories.

A heroic elephant acted quickly to save the life of a drowning gazelle at La Aurora Zoo in Guatemala City. The gazelle was unable to escape a body of water in the middle of the enclosure.

900-pound baby elephant plays in bubble bath 00:57. Caretakers of 36-year-old elephant Chamchuri knew she was pregnant and were thrilled when she gave birth to a male calf.

An elephant never forgets – where the snacks are stored. A large wild elephant caught shopkeepers off guard at a convenience store in Thailand on Monday, when it lumbered into the shop in search ...

An annoyed elephant flung a woman into the air with its trunk and tusks after she taunted the animal with a banana but refused to hand it over.

White elephant and secret Santa are some of the most popular gift exchanges. If you have a party with a big grroup, here is how you can play.

An elephant at the Berlin Zoo can use her trunk to peel bananas, an unusual behavior she engages in only when conditions are ripe. Skip to content Skip to site index.

How an Elephant Became One of Today’s Hottest Influencers The mascot for the New York Liberty women’s basketball team has become a celebrity in her own right, selling merch, nail polish and ...

Shaunzi, a 53-year-old Asian elephant at the L.A. Zoo, was euthanized Wednesday. The death coincides with a planned vigil by activists for elephants who have died in captivity.

The best white elephant gifts under $30 are fun, practical and—most importantly—stick to the budget. Here are our top picks to grab ahead of the holiday party season.

A large wild elephant caught shopkeepers off guard at a convenience store in Thailand on Monday, when it lumbered into the shop in search of food.