Nigeria has a unique elephant population, made up of both forest-dwelling (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savanna-dwelling (Loxodonta africana) elephant species. But the animals are facing unprecedented ...

Elephants are iconic giants of the animal kingdom, celebrated for their size, intelligence, and striking appearance. Found primarily in Africa and Asia, these majestic creatures play a crucial role in ...

UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences' Shermin de Silva has spent the majority of her scientific career studying elephants. An assistant professor in the Department of Ecology, Behavior and ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new survey finds that populations of forest elephants, lowland gorillas and chimpanzees have remained relatively stable in a large landscape in ...