During mating season, male seals usually have one thing on their mind. For about three months, the seals conserve all their energy to mate, or at least try to, with nearby females at the beach. But ...

In an unlikely act of altruism observed two years ago, a male elephant seal prevented a younger animal from drowning. By Darren Incorvaia Male elephant seals are not known for their paternal instincts ...

The dramatic rescue of an elephant seal pup swept out to sea could be the first recorded example of male altruism in the species 1. Altruism is found throughout the animal world. But the cost of ...

An annoyed elephant has reportedly ripped his owner in half using his tusks in the Thai province of Phang Nga after being forced to work under hot weather. Officers from Takua Thung Police Station ...

There is a common misconception that animals lack intelligence, compassion, or understanding. However, a heartwarming video challenges this belief, proving that animals are not only intelligent but ...

If you’re a male northern elephant seal, your car-sized bulk is crucial to your genetic legacy, since only a fraction of the very largest males will have access to mates. Now, scientists have found ...

(KRON) — An elephant that’s spent two decades at Oakland Zoo will soon be reunited with other African elephants. The zoo announced Monday that “Osh,” a 30-year-old male elephant, will leave the zoo in ...

Physical fights between adult male elephant seals can be costly for both winners and losers. (Photo by A. Friedlaender) The UCSC field team marked all the male elephant seals at Año Nuevo and observed ...