Ancient scavengers of the beached beasts turned their bones into implements that spread across a large area, researchers say.

Mammoths and elephants, both belonging to the Elephantidae family, showcase distinct adaptations to different environments.

A fossilized elephant skull found in the Kashmir Valley is reshaping how scientists understand an ancient giant’s past.

During the late stages of the last ice age, the Arabian Desert wasn't always the dry expanse you know today. In fact, recent ...

Every chip of flint or shard of bone builds a narrative of how early humans used tools to feed themselves and cooperated to form societies.

and Africa. Their potential uses range from percussion tools to hunting equipment. These "spheres" are present at Melka Kunture, an archaeological site in the Upper Awash region of Ethiopia.

South African National Parks has moved 42 elephants within Addo Elephant National Park as part of efforts to expand their range and restore natural ecological processes.

What to read next? View weekly lists of bestselling books, reviews and recommendations compiled by the staff of.

As far as art goes, it's not going to win any awards. But this large pebble might be the earliest known representation of a face, experts say.

From the very moment tourists arrive at the Mole National Park, they are greeted by a wild chirping of birds, the screeching ...

Cutting-edge imaging technologies are helping archaeologists uncover the secrets of vast outdoor sites, revealing the rich ...

Technological advancements in the past decade have now made it possible to date the oldest of the tools to about 20,000 years ...