The Carthaginian general famously used elephants during the Punic Wars. But until now, archaeologists had never found ...

For centuries, Hannibal's elephants were legend - now a rare bone found in Spain may offer real proof.

A small elephant bone found in Spain may be the first physical evidence of Hannibal's legendary war elephants.

Hannibal, the Carthaginian general, marching his war elephants over the snow-covered Alps to confront the Romans in 218BCE.

Archaeologists say a 2,200-year-old specimen is the first direct evidence of how the Carthaginian war machine used the giant ...

Pachyderm whiskers are more flexible at the tip than the base, allowing elephants to complete delicate tasks with their incredibly strong trunks ...

The findings suggest these ghost elephants survived Angola’s war by never leaving—adapting instead by becoming invisible. “I ...

Acupuncture has become part of elephant care at a small number of zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Its use is tied to long-term ...