The placement of an elephant tattoo can also hold deep symbolic meaning. For instance, a tattoo on the back may represent the burden of carrying one's troubles, while a tattoo on the wrist or ...

The elephant is not just an animal, it is a symbol of power, royalty, and diplomacy in the pages of history.  Myanmar’s gift ...

Elephants have junk in their trunk, and by junk I mean great possibilities. An elephant’s trunk is an incredibly useful appendage, capable of doing far more than smelling, but that doesn’t ...

Tula can also mean “weight” and elephant keepers were recently able to get a number on their newborn calf: 210 pounds. Tula-Tu was born Feb. 1. The -Tu suffix of her name links her back to her ...

Rose-Tu, the zoo’s beloved Asian elephant, is 20 months pregnant, meaning the arrival of Portland’s first gray, trunked baby in more than a decade may not be so far away. But will it be a ...

A new sculpture at the entrance of Reid Park Zoo is more than just art; it carries a message about elephant conservation.