Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, rather than ...

Baby elephants are born with long toenails that need to be worn don by walking. The surface pf an elephant's foot is very flexible and sensitive, adapting naturally to any irregularities of terrain.

At the Barcelona Zoo, a 40-year-old African elephant places her foot through the metal barrier where a zookeeper gently scrubs its sole -- the beloved pachyderm gets her "pedicure," along with apple ...

This is the Elephant Foot Glacier in northeast Greenland. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions ...