What looks like ordinary crop raiding by elephants may be far more complex. According to Smithsonian Magazine, a new study ...

A recent study suggests that the large mammals may seek out parts of bananas and papayas when they’re suffering from gut parasites, sparking a cross-species exchange of pharmaceutical knowledge ...

When elephants raid farms, they often eat the stems and leaves of banana and papaya plants while leaving the ruined fruit behind. Why destroy crops without eating the reward? Researchers think the ...

A well-loved wild elephant in a Thai national park needed medical attention after a fight with a rival, officials said. Screengrab from the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant ...