African wild dogs are among the most successful hunters on the planet, with an 80% kill rate that far outpaces lions. They don't need to scavenge. They earn their meals the hard way. Elephants don't ...

Source: Esin Üstün, via Flickr. Distributed under a CC BY 2.0 license. Decades of research have emphasized the importance of matriarchs in leading elephant herds. A herd, made up of related female ...

While Africa’s savannas are renowned for their rich wildlife, two animals garner much of the attention in the area — the giraffe and the elephant. Both animals are considered giants in the animal ...

Source: Martinvl, via Wikimedia Commons. Play behavior can be a delicate balance between cooperation and competition. In apes and monkeys, a relaxed “play face” signals that one’s intentions are not ...

In this YouTube video, a pack of African wild dogs has caught a kudu near a watering hole. They have nearly finished devouring the carcass when a lone bull elephant turns up to take a drink. The ...