Genetic research has raised the possibility that the two classic forms of elephant in Africa are separate species rather than subspecies of Loxodonta africana. Museum research has uncovered ...

As the largest land mammal on the planet, it is no secret that African elephants are massive animals. Reaching between 10 and 13 feet tall and weighing between 2 and 8 tons, these creatures are ...

Focus: Studying the fossil origins of the Asian elephant, and the status of living subspecies such as the Borneo elephant. Museum researchers are studying the morphology of Borneo elephants, an ...

Chemical resistance is another area where human influence is clear. The widespread use of pesticides and antibiotics has ...

Organisms as diverse as amoebas and elephants frequently live in groups ... Whereas kin selection likely underlies the evolution of many cooperatively breeding societies, it alone cannot explain ...