Africa’s largest elephant DNA study reveals growing genetic isolation as habitats shrink, raising urgent concerns for ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks. The research was published ...

In the largest genomic mapping of Africa's elephants to date, an international team of researchers shows that elephant ...

A new elephant DNA map reveals growing isolation across Africa, raising concerns about inbreeding and long-term survival.

The fat stored in Elephant bones, which is rich in essential nutrients, is thought to have played a role in supporting the growth of larger brains in the Homo erectus lineage.

Elephants cannot jump due to their anatomy, which is built for supporting immense weight rather than springing. Their thick, ...