To celebrate, we picked 18 fun facts about the largest land mammal. For example, they "hug" their trunks to say hello to each other. An elephant's trunk weighs 400 pounds, but it can pick up things as ...

There are roughly 3,800 captive elephants in Thailand. nong2/Getty Images In Thailand, it’s very easy to encounter an elephant. Some sites allow quiet observation, as you admire the massive animals ...

Kaavan, an Asian elephant, extends its trunk to reach out to another elephant at the Kulen Prom Tep Wildlife Sanctuary.Four Paws via AP Kaavan is released into his new home in the Kulen Prom Tep ...

Matt Schultz of Cage the Elephant has been experimenting with a new look during recent shows. Getty Images Cage the Elephant frontman Matt Shultz’s new look has a high-tech purpose. The Grammy winning ...

Under Sri Lanka's sweeping new animal protections, those found drunk while riding an elephant could be sentenced to three years behind bars. AFP via Getty Images No more seeing pink elephants for Sri ...