The bones belonged to a prehistoric elephant, that much was certain, but they came from a species unlike any documented ...

While bone is twice as tough (resists fracture), ivory has double the strength (withstands breaking completely). Ivory is ...

Ivory, historically prized for carvings and jewelry, is now central to ethical debates due to poaching and endangered species ...

Tusks are one of the most notable features of elephants, among their size and trunks. However, some elephants do not have tusks, and a high proportion of these elephants are females. Why do some ...