African bush elephants and Asian elephants are listed as endangered and African forest elephants as critically endangered on the IUCN Red Lists. One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is …

Elephants help maintain forest and savanna ecosystems for other species and are integrally tied to rich biodiversity. Elephants are important ecosystem engineers. They make pathways in dense forested …

May 29, 2024 · Elephants are easily identifiable by their long trunks, large grey bodies, big ears and in some cases, ivory tusks. Elephants are the largest living land animal and their size is comparable to …

Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welcomed the birth of an Asian elephant calf — the first in nearly 25 years.

Meet the Safari Park’s biggest family. From the matriarch’s leadership to the fearlessness of the youngest, discover the family dynamics of this multi-generational herd of African savanna elephants. …

Nov 4, 2025 · An overview of the main elephant species and subspecies, and how they differ in habitat and physical characteristics.

Oct 19, 2023 · VIDEO Elephants 101 As the world's largest land mammal, elephants have quite the commanding presence. But did you know elephants can't jump? Or that baby elephants lose their …

There are three species of elephant – the African savannah elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant. They live in savannahs, grasslands, forests, deserts, swamps and mountains!

This section contains more in depth facts about elephants, sound files, and videos. It dives a deeper into behavior and the impact of captivity.

May 27, 2024 · Elephants (Elephantidae) are symbols of power, memory and wisdom in Africa and Asia. Asian elephants take part in ceremonies, festivals and religion; African elephants appear in totems …