CU Boulder PhD student Liam Jasperse-Sjolander is helping elephant behavioral observation get off the ground—and into the air above Africa Walking through the quiet, lush rainforests of Gabon, on ...

Elephants can think before they act—and resist impulsive behavior—shows new research of elephants possessing sophisticated ...

The African elephant is an animal that values the habit of living in herds while moving slowly across the vast, dry, ...

This remarkable wildlife scene captures a large herd of African elephants gathered around a watering area in their natural habitat. Adults and young elephants stand closely together, demonstrating the ...

Source: Martinvl, via Wikimedia Commons. Play behavior can be a delicate balance between cooperation and competition. In apes and monkeys, a relaxed “play face” signals that one’s intentions are not ...

With their massive flapping ears and long trunks, it isn't hard to believe that elephants tend to rely on acoustic and olfactory cues for communication. They use gestures and visual displays to ...

Elephants are the largest land mammals on Earth that are known for their intelligence, strength and complex social behavior. While they may seem similar at first glance, Asian and African elephants ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be ...

Clever elephants can think before they act and resist impulsive behavior, reveals new research. Experiments show Asian elephants are able to deny their impulses and choose a more rational course of ...