DESCRIPTION: Savannah elephants are the larger of the two African elephant species. They also have thicker, more curved tusks, more triangulated ears, and differently shaped skulls. Both elephant ...

The death of a tourist on safari in South Africa is being called a "tragic accident." South African National Parks on ...

Officials say the tourist was trampled while trying to protect children who left a vehicle and ran into the bush near a herd of elephants.

"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 ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Zoo says its five pregnant African elephants are doing wonderfully. The elephants are due to give birth between early spring and fall. On Tuesday ...

The man was pursuing the children after they left their vehicle unaware that an elephant was concealed in nearby bushes.