An African forest elephant calf, the first of the endangered species ever born in Japan, made its media debut on Tuesday at a ...

Scientists knew almost nothing about how ebony trees, used for guitars and piano keys, grow. A new study reveals the secret ingredient — elephants.

Drought is forcing Namibian desert elephants to seek water near human settlements. But human encounters with the giant mammals frequently end in tragedies. Elephants are being shot, and their ...

According to the story, Colbert personally joined conservationists to help guide one of the first rescued elephants back into its natural habitat.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia published Thursday reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered ...

Tapanuli orangutans are the world's most endangered great ape. Fewer than 800 remain, all previously thought to be in their ...

Specialized drones are making it easier to find and monitor some of Victoria's most elusive and endangered animals in native ...

WUHAN, China -- A dozen sleek grey Yangtze finless porpoises glide inside a vast pool at the Institute of Hydrobiology in ...