The African savanna elephant is the biggest of the three species and the largest land animal on Earth. Adult males weigh around 5,000 to 6,000 kilograms, which is 11,000 to 13,000 pounds — or about ...

Reunions Lead to Ear Flapping, Rumbling and Trunk Swinging in Greeting New research explores how African savannah elephants use vocalizations, gestures and secretions when they meet up with companions ...

Asian elephant Rose-Tu's 2-day-old calf nurses in Elephant Lands. Michael Durham — Veronica Nocera covers life and culture. You can reach her at [email protected], 503-221-8111 or @vernocera ...