A remarkable elephant encounter reveals just how versatile a trunk can be. The giant animal uses it as a powerful tool for ...

You might not realize it yet, but elephants love water. They frequently enjoy swimming, and their trunks can literally act as ...

Ben Warren (pictured) did not arrive in insurance by the conventional route. His professional life began in journalism, with an undergraduate degree that sharpened instincts he would carry into every ...

If you have ever caught your dog eating poop, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions veterinarians hear from pet owners. If you have ever caught your dog eating poop, you are not ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Elephants are not just the largest land animals on Earth — they are among the most emotionally complex, intellectually gifted, and ecologically vital creatures our planet has ever produced. From their ...

One hundred handcrafted elephant sculptures will be on display in Boston at Commonwealth Avenue Mall starting this Saturday. The nearly mile-long installation marks an extension of the official Great ...

Elephant sculptures in "The Great Elephant Migration" make their way along Commonwealth Avenue Mall. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) A herd of 100 life-sized elephants has just arrived on Commonwealth Avenue ...