Lois, a beloved African elephant who lived at the Kansas City Zoo for more than four decades, has died. She was often ...

The carcasses analyzed were found with tusks intact and showed no signs of injuries, poisoning, or contamination.

Lois the elephant was euthanized Tuesday after suffering escalating health issues, according to officials with the Kansas ...

ADDO, South Africa — Through the narrow slit of the underground hide in front of the water hole, an African morning revealed itself. The sun painted the earth orange. A lion stepped out of the bush ...

From their floppy ears to their giant trunks and massive size, there’s a lot that stands out about the elephant. Elephant tusks are both a valuable tool and a potential liability for these gentle ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Ali the 33-year-old African elephant underwent successful surgery for an infected tusk. The root canal procedure was deemed necessary on the 11,000-pound elephant who came to ...

Tusks are one of the most notable features of elephants, among their size and trunks. However, some elephants do not have tusks, and a high proportion of these elephants are females. Why do some ...

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Having resided at the KCZoo for more than four decades, Lois was euthanized on Oct. 21 due to diminished quality of life.

At least 20 tons of ivory were smuggled into African and Asian countries this year by poachers, almost doubling the amount seized in previous years. The large cache worries anti-poaching experts ...

Hai Phong authorities incinerated 615 kilograms of African elephant tusks on Oct. 23 after seizing them in a 2023 smuggling ...