African elephant

African elephants range throughout the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa and the rainforests of Central and West Africa. The ...
AOL

How Heavy Poaching Has Led to Tuskless Elephants

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 ...
WTKR

Elephants have evolved to be tuskless after years of ivory poaching, study shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks. The research was published ...
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

What’s the difference between Asian and African elephants? And 9 other elephant facts

Elephants are vital to ecosystems. Learn interesting facts and how WWF works to protect them across Africa and Asia.