Elephants are extremely loyal animals and stay with their mothers for an average of 16 years. Some even stay with their mothers’ herd for the duration of their lives. Asian Elephant. Image via ...

African Elephant with its calf. Image by fouroaks via Depositphotos. As the largest land animals, elephants are typically viewed as gentle giants. Nonetheless, they account for hundreds of human ...

Redwood City’s Pets In Need is one of several shelters that has received cats and dogs relocated to free up space for displaced animals Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window ...

In optimal conditions, elephants may reproduce at a rate of 6 percent. Elephants have the longest gestation period of any animal at 22 months, and twinning is rare, though it does happen. Elephants do ...