Elephants are known for their intelligence and social complexity, and recent observations show they might even engage in playful pranks. A new study documents Asian elephants’ skillful use of hoses ...

“Elephants are amazing with hoses,” Michael Brecht, a study co-author and Humboldt University of Berlin neuroscientist said in a statement. “As it is often the case with elephants, hose tool use ...

Anyone else interpreting Mary’s inner monologue during the shower? Specifically “oh, yeah… that’s the spot”. There’s a couple times that really seems to be the body language. I think while that may ...

An Asian elephant has been dubbed the “queen of showering” after it was filmed washing itself with a hose in a German zoo, demonstrating “remarkable skill”, according to stunned scientists. Mary was ...

Elephants are among the largest mammals on Earth. They are loved by many for their intelligence and varied personalities.

A new study highlights the impressive biomechanics and suction power of an elephant’s most defining appendage. By Richard Sima An elephant’s trunk is a marvel of biology. Devoid of any joints or bone, ...

'Elephant Mary is the queen of showering.' By Laura Baisas Published Nov 8, 2024 11:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries ...