The phenomenon, captured on video, has zoo staff beaming about the African elephant herd's sharp instincts, effective communication skills and strong family connection. "For them to be engaged ...

At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a herd of African elephants was caught on video running over to protect their young by encircling them during a 5.2 magnitude earthquake SAN DIEGO -- As the ...

The 35-year-old African elephant was transported in a large iron crate with thick bars strapped to a truck, a mission for which she had been trained for several months. The truck was flanked by ...

“This birth is a significant moment for the Zoo and serves as a symbol of hope for the future of African elephants in our North American population.” Zookeepers say Bomani stood up in the ...

A video shot of their enclosure at the park Monday morning shows the five African elephants standing around in the morning sun before the camera shakes and they run in different directions.