Elephants are one of the iconic animals that people travel thousands of miles to see. But have you ever wondered if elephants are endangered? Well, unfortunately, these huge animals — the largest land ...

The largest genomic study of African elephants to date has found that both species - savanna and forest elephants - remain in generally good genetic health despite long-term numerical declines, though ...

Population in peril: African elephant numbers have dropped sharply, with forest elephants losing over 60% of their population ...

By David Brown A continent-wide genomic study of both savanna and forest elephants in Africa has found that African elephants ...

In the largest genomic mapping of Africa's elephants to date, an international team of researchers shows that elephant history is defined by the ability to move across large distances and exchange ...

DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study ...

The first authoritative population assessment for African forest elephants estimates there are more than 145,000 individuals. Researchers say new survey techniques relying on sampling DNA from ...

Savanna and forest elephants overall have good genetic health Isolated populations exist in Ethiopia, Eritrea, elsewhere Findings are in largest genomic study of African elephants April 16 (Reuters) - ...