African elephants

Last elephant at South African zoo freed after 40 years

Last elephant at South African zoo freed after 40 years

World
David Turner

The last elephant in South Africa’s national zoo has been released back into the wild after 40 years of captivity. The elephant, ...

Migratory species at risk worldwide, landmark U.N. report says

Migratory species at risk worldwide, landmark U.N. report says

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

From African elephants searching for water, to turtles crossing seas to nest, to albatrosses on their ocean-spanning searches for food, the world’s ...

Mystery of African elephants dropping dead unraveled by scientists

Mystery of African elephants dropping dead unraveled by scientists

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The cause of ...