In countries such as South Sudan, the great herds have all but disappeared. But further south, conservation success mean increasing human-wildlife conflict ...

Reports from animal welfare groups show that elephants in zoos often die decades earlier than those in the wild. The problem is not a single bad enclosure or one careless year.

Namibian desert elephants fear humans, but drought forces them to seek water near settlements. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Elephants at a water point in Tsavo East National Park. Tsavo River is the main source of water in the parks. [File, Standard] The Tsavo River and the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway in Taita Taveta County ...

The majestic Asian elephant has a place of honor in the cultures of South and Southeast Asia. In addition to their role in the natural environment, for millennia, these powerful but sensitive animals ...

An international team of vets has made a breakthrough in a vaccine trial for a virus that killed seven elephants at Chester Zoo. Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) is a leading cause of ...