Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elephants are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and good memories (Getty/iStock) Most of the research on elephant ...

Understanding how elephants use their trunks to pick up small objects could lead to robots designed with flexible hands or grippers, according to a new study that includes Rochester Institute of ...

When scientists study elephant communications, they often focus on females, and for seemingly good reason: Previous research had found that only females were socially integrated enough for individual ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Feeding wild elephants harms animals and people. New study urges tourists to stop and protect wildlife through responsible actions ...

Morfeld’s research mirrors medical findings in humans. In a freezer at minus-80 degrees Centigrade, she has collected more than 3,000 blood specimens -- several for each of the 290 zoo elephants in ...

Elephants are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and good memories. But do they communicate to show real intention? A new study suggests they do. The research showed that elephants ...