Chitwan, Aug. 16 -- For decades, elephant safaris were a signature attraction in Chitwan National Park, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. But today, the appeal of riding elephants is ...

On a recent visit to a friend in Kohala Ranch, we talked about installing some fire-resistant plant species. A friend of hers had recommended elephant bush (Portulacaria afra), known in the Afrikaans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Elephants belong to an ancient lineage that extends back ...