The trunk of an African elephant is a remarkable and multi functional organ. below are some interesting facts about this specific organ that makes the African Elephant such a unique animal.

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There are two types of elephants: African and Asian ... Here’s what makes an elephant a mammal, including some facts you may not know about them. After a 22-month gestation period, this mammal ...

Court says elephants not human, cannot seek freedom Animal rights group says decision perpetuates an injustice Zoo called lawsuit frivolous, cites earlier rulings Jan 22 (Reuters) - Five elderly ...

A tourist was killed by an elephant on Saturday in South Africa's famous Kruger Park, the South African national parks agency ...

A court has rejected the notion that elephants are people, upholding a zoo's right to keep the animals after a yearslong legal scrap.

"Elephants may run at the threat in a demonstration or real charge. Most charges are mock charges which are broken off before the target is reached," South African National Parks said. "However ...

Five elderly African elephants at a Colorado zoo will stay there after the state's Supreme Court ruled they don't have the ...

In what park officials are calling a “tragic accident,” the tourist was charged and trampled by an elephant near Crocodile River at Malelane Gate which “regrettably resulted in the loss of life,” ...

Five elderly African elephants at a Colorado zoo will stay there, after the state’s highest court said the animals have no legal right to demand their release because they are not human.

A bid to get five elephants released from a US zoo has failed after judges ruled the animals are not people so laws on unlawful imprisonment do not apply. Animal rights campaigners acting on behalf of ...