The Hidden Social Lives of Male African Elephants

The Hidden Social Lives of Male African Elephants

By Caitlin O’Connell edited by Kate Wong – Scientific American I woke up in the research tower to a soft exhale and then a trickle of water at the waterhole below. The full moon hung low and dim in the west. I squinted at my watch. It was 4 A.M. I wondered...
Elephant tusk discovered in luggage at Geneva airport

Elephant tusk discovered in luggage at Geneva airport

By Bluewin Customs officials at Geneva Airport discovered an elephant tusk in the luggage of a 68-year-old US citizen. The protected ivory was confiscated. A fine was also imposed. The American was stopped by customs officials last week as he was about to board a...