African forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) were only recognized as a species separate from the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana) in 2021. Now, new evidence and survey techniques have ...

Elephants are vital to ecosystems. Learn interesting facts and how WWF works to protect them across Africa and Asia.

From its long, flexible trunk to its loud trumpeting sounds, there’s a lot to admire about an elephant. But how much do you know about these massive creatures? Where do they live? How big can they get ...

A study found large-scale declines of African elephants in the first continent-wide analysis of population survey data. Over 53 years of surveys, forest elephant populations decreased on average by 90 ...

In Botswana, coexisting with the country's 130,000 elephants can be a daily negotiation. For rural families, tending a crop ...

African savanna elephants communicate more like humans than previously thought, new research shows—opening up new possibilities for elephant cognition. African savanna elephants walk roam the Okavango ...

Scientists say there are thousands more African forest elephants than they previously thought thanks to a new counting technique.

Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. The names are one part of ...