The southern elephant seal population in South Africa has seen its conservation status improve from near threatened to least concern, with a recent assessment citing the absence of serious threats to ...

The Elephant Sanctuary is benefiting from the recent Winter Storm Fern as community members join in to provide animals with a ...

Recent advances have increased the number of bacteria, protists, fungi, and insects are known to science, making it difficult ...

Six DIY kits use upcycled materials to teach children about endangered African wildlife through hands on building and ...

After a four-year pause, hunting export quotas for high-value species in South Africa may return. Here's what's being ...

Archaeologists have identified a 2,200-year-old elephant ankle bone as direct physical evidence of a Carthaginian war elephant. The discovery anchors a war between Rome and the North African power of ...

The Carthaginian general famously used elephants during the Punic Wars. But until now, archaeologists had never found ...

Protecting vulture populations in Africa presents some unique challenges for conservationists. These slow-breeding and ecologically vital scavengers range over vast territories and are vulnerable to ...

Hannibal, the Carthaginian general, marching his war elephants over the snow-covered Alps to confront the Romans in 218BCE.

For centuries, Hannibal's elephants were legend - now a rare bone found in Spain may offer real proof.

Discover how Andrew Schulz's groundbreaking research reveals the intricate role of whiskers in the extraordinary dexterity of elephant trunks, showcasing their ability to perform complex tasks and ...

Wildlife inspectors with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seized five elephant ivory carvings at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.