By: Andrew Keet | 2010-09-27 | Reference & Education Elephants have long held a fascination for human beings, not only for their impressive size, but also for their remarkable intelligence, demonstrated by their communication habits, mourning rituals and deep sense of family ties. Elephants have even been used in ancient cultures as symbols for good luck, prosperity and fertility... read more
By: Andrew Keet | 2010-10-06 | Reference & Education Altruism may be defined as a selfless concern for the welfare of others. Elephants are particularly altruistic. However, their altruism extends not only to other elephants, but to many other species in distress as well, including humans... read more
By: Andrew Keet | 2010-10-15 | Reference & Education The intelligence and sensitivity coupled with the immense power of the impressive elephant has meant many a screen- or stage performance for these mysterious animals. In fact, not only have elephants gained their fame on film, but tales of the unique animals have made them famous world-wide for many different feats... read more
By: Andrew Keet | 2010-09-27 | Pets Elephants are famous for their incredible memories and their superior intelligence. In addition, though, they have also become notorious for their violent rage and sometimes fatal outbursts. Their strength and affinity for rage make elephants one of the most potentially dangerous animals in the world... read more
By: Andrew Keet | 2010-09-29 | Reference & Education Elephants continue to fascinate both scientists and general observers alike. They are recognised as being among the most intelligent creatures on earth. In fact, some enthusiasts believe that their intelligence rivals that of human beings... read more
By: Bob Cline | 2010-03-29 | Art America has had a love affair with elephants for over two hundred years. Who could have imagined that the lumbering titans of the Asiatic and African continents could be so comfortable here in America that they could travel from coast to coast whether they walked at first or moved by the magic of the railroads. These huge mammals have shown amazing dexterity in their activities and incredible nimble and agile movements that they have mesmerized all that have seen them. read more
By: Angeline Hope | 2010-10-28 | Home & Family Given elephants are social animals and live in family herds made up of several females and their young, the life of a stuffed elephant toy can be a very lonely one. Perhaps hidden out of sight amongst an array of other plush toys, a stuffed elephant will pine for some much needed attention. If that should happen to come in the way of being able to be around other stuffed elephants, then all the better. read more
By: Nikole | 2010-11-05 | Travel & Leisure The elephant is Thailand's national animal. Its role in Thailand's culture was to transport logs and Royalties. Things change. A century ago, the advent of motorized vehicles retired the elephants as a means of transportation. Recently, the new anti-logging laws brought about by ... read more
By: Joha Rahman | 2011-01-06 | Outdoors Most of us had never have the opportunity to get close to an elephant. Now the opportunity is there at Gandah Elephant Sanctuary. You can join the workers to feed and bath the elephants. read more
By: Jason Wiltshire | 2010-08-13 | Adventure Tourism A lifetime African Safari makes you access a little information on these intelligent giants (Pachyderms). Do you know that the female elephant will have a gestation period of 22 months after a successful mating session and baby elephants grow up very much like humans, only start to mature in their teen years. read more
By: Michelle Panzlaff | 2010-03-29 | Organizing I am going to ask you a famous question...How do you eat an elephant? You should know this one..."One 15 minute bite at a time." That's the way you can organize your home too, and it can be fun. read more