Elephants use their trunks much like a human uses their hands: to pick up food and manipulate objects. A new study finds that tiny, specialized whiskers on elephant trunks help them do it.

Pachyderm whiskers are more flexible at the tip than the base, allowing elephants to complete delicate tasks with their incredibly strong trunks ...

Elephants are among the most intelligent creatures on the planet. They use long sticks to scratch their bodies when their trunks can't reach, use palm fronds as fly swatters, and recognize their ...

An elephant's trunk can surpass a human's height and lift trees -- a marvel of strength that's conversely so gentle it can ...