Elephants are renowned for their intelligence, memory, and strong social bonds. Recent research has unveiled another remarkable aspect of their behavior: intentional, goal-directed gesturing. A ...

In the vast African savanna, an elephant lifts its head, pauses for a moment and begins to walk. No call, no trumpet, not even any visible signal. Miles away, another herd does the same. No sound ...

An international team of researchers have published a new review in Animal Behavior revealing how communication enables ...

Elephants used distinct gesture types to communicate that they want apples. Credit: Royal Society Open Science (2025) . DOI: 10.1098/rsos.242203 Humans have long mastered the art of expressing their ...

Elephants can make low rumbling sounds that humans cannot hear. Sound can be transmitted through air and through rock. Elephants can detect seismic (ground-transmitted) sound with fatty pads on their ...

Elephants are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and good memories. But do they communicate to show real intention? A new study suggests they do. The research showed that elephants ...

Elephants are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and good memories. But do they communicate to show real intention? A new study suggests they do. The research showed that elephants ...

An elephant takes part in a test trial where the human’s body and face are directed towards the animal. Kyoto, Japan -- With their massive flapping ears and long trunks, it isn't hard to believe that ...

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 ...