African savanna elephants have about 63,000 neurons in the part of their brain that controls facial movement. Humans only have about 8,000 to 9,000. Aleix Planas Saborit / 500px via Getty Images ...

Save the Elephant Day is celebrated annually on April 16. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges elephants face in their daily lives, particularly due to human ...

That was the dire situation facing elephants in the country of Eswatini in southern Africa in 2003. The wildlife officials managing a reserve in Eswatini were faced with an unimaginable choice.

In the markets of Bangui, ivory earns a poacher about $13.60 a pound. Smoked elephant meat brings $5.45 a pound, considerably more than any other meat, including beef or pork.