The Smithsonian National Zoo celebrated Earth Day by giving the public a look at its elephant bubble‑bath routine. Visitors could see Linh Mai — a critically endangered Asian elephant — enjoying the

A female Asian elephant calf was born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute this month. She was born early Monday morning, and walking just hours later! Fans can help name the calf by donating on the zoo's website.

By David Brown Asian elephants are adapting to rapidly changing landscapes by diversifying their diets — a sign of resilience, but also a warning about the pressures reshaping their habitats, according to a recent study from Malaysia.

Tarra, an Asian elephant, spent her days at The Elephant Sanctuary, a vast 2,000-acre refuge just south of Nashville, where elephants are given space, safety, and proper care. Around 2001, a stray dog named Bella wandered onto the grounds.