Elephants choose smooth, food-rich paths to save energy. Their movement depends on terrain, speed, and water access.

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Do animals sleep and, if so, how much? Read here about the fascinating sleeping patterns of animals - including humans.

Elephants are not only extremely intelligent but have the ability to express deep empathy for others. They form close family ...

For African elephants, currently the largest land animals walking the Earth, finding food efficiently is critical to survival. These endangered pachyderms must eat upwards of 330 pounds of low ...

Rural communities on the border between the African countries of Malawi and Zambia are threatening to sue an international ...

A new study has revealed that African Elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as efficiently as possible. Data from over 150 elephants demonstrated that ...

Data from more than 150 African elephants shows that the iconic species plan their journeys based on energy costs and ...