asian elephants
Study Predicts Major Losses To Asian Elephant Habitats By 2070
Asian elephants may lose up to 42 percent of suitable habitats in India and Nepal by 2070, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Mahouts In Myanmar Are Younger And Less Experienced, Study Shows
Political changes and urbanization may be threatening the traditions and training of elephant handlers, or mahouts, in Myanmar.
Asian Elephants Console Others In Distress
Asian elephants console others who are in distress, using physical touches and vocalizations, according to a new study.
WWF: China Is Depleting Ecological Resources Too Quickly
China is using the world's resources at 2.5 times of what its ecosystems can sustainably supply, says a new WWF study.
Relocation Fails To Stop Elephant-Human Conflict
Researchers have found that relocation of elephants into ranges far away from humans have led to more conflict and deaths on both sides.
Koshik The ‘Korean’ Elephant Can Say Annyong, Anja, Aniya, Nuo, And Choah
An Asian elephant named Koshik can imitate human speech, speaking a grand total of five words in Korean by vocalizing with his trunk in his mouth.
Social-Networking, Asian Elephant Style
New research reveals that female Asian elephants develop social interactions that extend to a larger, stable network of friends from which they can choose their companions.
