Tusks are one of the most notable features of elephants, among their size and trunks. However, some elephants do not have tusks, and a high proportion of these elephants are females. Why do some ...

Anna was 49 years old, well beyond the median life expectancy (38.1 years) for female African elephants. She arrived at the zoo in July of 1983 and quickly became a beloved ambassador for her species.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Employees at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo are mourning the loss of an 11-year-old female African elephant named Bets. Officials said the veterinary team noticed odd behavior from ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (Gray News) – An African elephant at the Maryland Zoo was euthanized Tuesday after a fall. At 49 years old, Anna was the zoo’s oldest elephant and had known medical issues, so zoo staff ...