Elephants have twice as many olfactory receptor genes as dogs do, says a new study. more
A dig in Mexico has yielded gomphothere bones mingled with weapons left by the Clovis culture. more
A specimen that may be the most complete stegomastadon skull ever discovered has been unearthed in Albuquerque, N.M. more
Zimbabwe's protected areas are being seized for political and military reasons, putting elephants in danger of being trafficked for their valuable ivory tusks. more