The problem is that often these animals’ wild relatives live nearby, and huge, testosterone-driven wild males may try to mate with domestic or tamed relatives.

CHITWAN, Nepal — Wild male elephants in search of females to mate with are homing in on captive domestic elephants, in the process posing a threat to human settlements and property on the ...

Male elephants can be seen ‘holding hands’ by intertwining their trunks, and grooming each other to show affection. They even ...

Asian elephants are endangered in Thailand, but there are several wildlife sanctuaries that are doing their part to protect these animals — and it’s working.

Elephants present special challenges for zoos. In the wild, they range over tens or hundreds of square kilometers. Herds of four to 12 related animals stay together virtually for life.

The problem is that often these animals’ wild relatives live nearby, and huge, testosterone-driven wild males may try to mate with domestic or tamed relatives. Both animals and people lose in these ...

Asian elephants are endangered in Thailand, but there are several wildlife sanctuaries that are doing their part to protect these animals — and it’s working.