Tag: elephant

I was charged by a pissed-off elephant during a photo safari

We’d been sat in our Toyota Hilux, still as statues, for five full minutes. Those 300 seconds felt like an eternity, as the elephant paced towards us like a beered-up thug barreling down a cramped corridor in a nightclub. We had driven down a track and come face to face with the bull, blocking our […]

Critically Endangered African Forest Elephant Is a Big Gardener

In the dense rainforests of central Africa, a majestic creature roams. The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) — smaller than their cousins, the African savanna elephants — holds a vital role in the delicate balance of its tropical habitat. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the fascinating world of African forest elephants, exploring […]

Tiny fish can make noises louder than an elephant, says new study

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A small species of fish that measures no more than half an inch in length is capable of producing sounds louder than an elephant, according to a new study. Danionella cerebrum, tiny translucent fish that […]