The elephants’ fight led to a spectacular rescue
Elephants are known for their teamwork skills, especially when a herd member is in danger. However, not every herd handles crises effectively. A recent incident involving a…
This heartwarming video shows a mischievous baby elephant trying to attract the attention of a worker for entertainment
Elephants are known for their emotional intelligence. This heartwarming video of a playful baby elephant trying to get a worker’s attention for some fun is a perfect…
This bronze artifact, created more than 3,600 years ago by the Unetice culture of Central Europe, features intricate golden carvings of the sun, a crescent moon and a cluster of stars that may represent the Pleiades
The Nebra Sky Disc, created over 3,600 years ago by the Unetice culture of Central Europe, is widely regarded as the oldest known depiction of the cosmos….
The giant elephant, weakened by illness, was stuck in a ditch, unable to move and in serious danger.
In a remarkable display of courage and compassion, firefighters recently undertook a challenging mission to save an elephant in distress. The massive animal, weakened by illness, had…
Mosha, an elephant living at the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) hospital in Thailand, made history as the first elephant to be fitted with a functional prosthetic leg.
Mosha, an elephant living at the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) hospital in Thailand, has made history as the first elephant fitted with a functional prosthetic…
Treasure Urn Full of 2000 Year Old Gold Coins
Some 2,000 gold coins from the Fatimid period were discovered on the seabed in the ancient harbor in Caesarea National Park. (Photo: Clara Amit, courtesy of the…
The ultimate treasure hunt: Buried gold, silver and more
For some, cache hunting is the ultimate form of treasure hunting. For others it is the most boring. Your perspective of cache hunting may depend on what…
Ancient gold treasure discovered in Jerusalem
An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of a fascinating archaeology discovery made by Dr. Eilat Mazar Just a few centimeters beneath modern debris, and there it was—a hoard of…
Remembering elephants: stunning photos of these majestic giants
Remembering Elephants. This was the first book in what became the Remembering Wildlife series, which raises awareness of the plight of some of the world’s most endangered species, as…
I hope that more attention will be paid to forest elephants. Forest elephants and steppe elephants probably have a very large separation
The first ever “red list” assessment of the African elephant as two separate species – the forest elephant and savanna elephant – has found that both are…