Many key differences separate African elephant from Asian elephants. Not only are they found in completely separate parts of the world, but they live in different habitats as well. The African ...

There are three types of elephants: the African forest elephant, the Asian elephant, and the African savanna (or bush) elephant. Elephants in the African savanna are larger than those in the African ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated recognition of human visual attention by Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) based on body and face orientation, as documented ...

BANGKOK — A report by a British-based conservation group says rising Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is driving poaching and posing an even greater threat to Asia’s wild herds than ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large “charismatic and charming” animal: an Asian elephant calf. Zoo officials announced Monday morning that an Asian elephant is ...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced on Nov. 24 that one of its Asian elephants is expecting, marking the first time an elephant calf will be born at the zoo in ...

Suki spent nearly 30 years at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Courtesy Beloved Asian elephant Suki, who spent nearly 30 years at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, ...

SAN DIEGO — A 45-year-old Asian elephant named Devi who had lived at the San Diego Zoo since 1977 was euthanized Thursday after zoo officials said her health had declined. “Devi was beloved at the San ...