The distance an elephant can cover in the water is pretty staggering. A study in the Journal of Biogeography cites an account from 1856 in which an African elephant was forced to swim for 48 ...

Everybody is fascinated by elephants, and for good reason. They may be the largest mammals walking on earth, but their gentle demeanor, focus on family and their young, and the strong bonds they ...

Baby Elephant 'Taking Swim Lessons' at Oregon Zoo Is Stealing Hearts Everywhere originally appeared on PetHelpful. Baby elephant Tula-Tu has been stealing people's hearts from the start. The Oregon ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. What do elephants pack for a pool party? Their trunks! . . . On April 23, the warm and sunny weather seemed to inspire Asian elephants Spike, ...

In South Africa, elephants and rhinos are considered some of the most intimidating animals to meet in the wild. Based solely on their size, it’s not hard to see why many people might freeze up when ...