While similar in composition to tusks, tushes are much smaller, reaching a maximum length of 5 cm (about 2 inches). Essentially, these tushes are the equivalent of a baby elephant’s ‘milk ...

Elephant tusks are both a valuable tool and a potential liability for these gentle giants. The desire for ivory has made elephants popular targets for illegal poaching, and it can have a ...

This undated photo provided by ElephantVoices in October 2021 shows tuskless elephant matriarch with her two calves in the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. (ElephantVoices via AP) By: The ...

While similar in composition to tusks, tushes are much smaller, reaching a maximum length of 5 cm (about 2 inches). Essentially, these tushes are the equivalent of a baby elephant’s ‘milk ...

Elephant tusks are both a valuable tool and a potential liability for these gentle giants. The desire for ivory has made elephants popular targets for illegal poaching, and it can have a ...