Elephant : Science World Report

Sep 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Baby Elephants Born to Stressed Mothers Age Faster in Captivity and the Wild

Can a mother's stress impact her child? That's the case for elephants. Scientists have found that elephants born into stressful situations have fewer offspring and age faster.

Jun 19, 2015 07:13 AM EDT

Elephant DNA May Crack Down on Ilegal African Ivory Trade

Scientists may actually be able to trace poaching with the help of a little DNA. Researchers have started to use DNA from tons of ivory samples in order to find out where in Africa ivory is coming from.

May 16, 2015 10:43 AM EDT

Rhino Horn is More Valuable Per Pound Than Gold, Diamonds or Cocaine

There is huge financial incentive for poachers to sell animal parts. Now, though, researchers have taken a closer look at this trend to see if there's anyway way to stop this particular issue.

Feb 03, 2015 10:18 PM EST

The Largest Rodent That Ever Lived Used Its Front Teeth Like Elephant Tusks

Scientists at the University of York and The Hull York Medical School (HYMS) have discovered the largest rodent that ever lived--a creature that may have used its front teeth just like an elephant used its tusks.

Nov 18, 2014 11:44 AM EST

Hunting Elephants Could Destroy Tropical Forests

Overhunting may be causing elephants populations to decline, but it's also affecting the vegetation around them. Scientists have found that the dramatic loss of elephants is also leading to the local extinction of certain tree species.