Scientists created a soft robot inspired by elephants, named EleBot, using programmable foam that changes stiffness geometrically.

Scientists use millions of foam lattice combinations to create a robotic elephant with a twisting trunk and jointed limbs.

A cheetah's powerful sprint, a snake's lithe slither, or a human's deft grasp: Each is made possible by the seamless interplay between soft and rigid tissues. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones ...

To print microscopic structures, scientists need to inject a liquid material called a photoresist into the cell. This special ...

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Two tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, police said.

During the 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in , an elephant lost control in the Khadia area, causing panic. The animal lost balance but was soon brought under control with the help of doctors and ...

One of the most obvious body language cues from an elephant is the wide spread of its ears. By fluttering or raising their ears, they appear larger and more intimidating to challengers.

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Whether the elephant decided to run the rhino off to establish its territory or simply to secure the watering hole for the herd, it highlights the importance of these water sources in the wild.

For instance, in a video filmed at the Kruger National Park, visitors watch as a massive elephant approaches a rhino, taking a dip in a local watering hole. While the rhino gives a few short warning ...