I’m standing waist-deep in a chocolate-hued, jungle-fringed tributary of the Congo River, watching my guide wade further downstream, with his hands cupped to his ears to amplify the sounds of the ...

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This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or ...

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

Four days ago, a crowd of 30 animal advocates rallied outside the zoo calling for the immediate release of Asian elephants ...

City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado Wednesday expressed interest in a potential move to address concerns from animal advocates who say two elephants in the LA Zoo must be freed and offered sanctuary.

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