How would you be able to sleep if you were surrounded by predators who might eat you as soon as you nodded off? Well, a new study shows that elephant seals manage it by only sleeping two hours a ...

Hundreds of forest elephants gather at the beach to feed. They are shy animals, and their displays of strength can be playful or a sign of distress.

The scientists say that the tree, like elephants, faces its own major threats. Deforestation and overexploitation for its “high-value jet-black wood” are the main pressures on the plant. However, with ...

NAIROBI, Kenya Some African elephant herds are adapting to the danger of poaching by moving out of risky areas, according to one conservation group. The plight of elephants is a key issue at the ...

Scientists use animals’ “landscapes of fear” to set limits and reestablish balance in Gorongosa National Park, where top predators were wiped out.

Elephants are among the strongest in the animal kingdom and the second tallest after giraffes. Hence, adult elephants do not have natural predators in their habitats.

Fearsome elephant hunting predator from 30 million years ago unveiled The new species was identified following the discovery of a near-complete skull in the Egyptian desert of Fayum.

The size of elephants intimidates predators, and having the ability to be good at communicating makes coordination when danger is near easier. On the other hand, rhinos are known to be non-social.

Aside from humans, lions are the only predators powerful enough to kill an elephant. The males, being 50% heavier than the females, are especially suited to the task.

Since Asian elephants have few predators, this lil' squish of an elephant, known as the Walawe Dwarf, managed to survive: Dwarfism is unusual in wild animals.

This Baby Elephant Lost Its Trunk. Can It Survive? An elephant uses its trunk to eat, drink, and socialize, but the animal's adaptability means losing one may not be a death sentence.