As we marvel at the awe-inspiring strength and intelligence of the African elephant, it’s hard not to feel humbled in its presence. These gentle giants are not only the largest land animals on Earth, ...

African elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, are remarkable creatures known not only for their intelligence and social structures but also for their unique hygiene routines. Maintaining ...

The African Elephant is the largest land animal on Earth with adult males attaining heights of 11.5 feet (3.5 m) and weighing more than 13,000 pounds (5,000 kg). Their tusks can grow to 8 feet (2.5 m) ...

An elephant ... South African National Parks. "Initial eyewitness accounts indicate that the family parked close to the Malelane reception area and children ran past the bridge into the bush ...

Officials say the tourist was trampled while trying to protect children who left a vehicle and ran into the bush near a herd ...

Hygiene takes many forms in the animal kingdom, and it’s not always about getting clean.

An elephant ... African National Parks. “Initial eyewitness accounts indicate that the family parked close to the Malelane reception area and children ran past the bridge into the bush whereupon ...

Female family members and their calves make up a herd, and the oldest female is the leader. Herds have about six to 20 members, and Asian elephants form smaller herds than African elephants do.

Their tusks can grow to 8 feet (2.5 m) long and weigh up to 100 lbs. (45 kg). African elephants have 4 molars that are a foot (30 cm) long and weigh 11 pounds (5 kg) each! Baby African elephants ...