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Mammoth vs. Elephant: Same Family, Different Species
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It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.
Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
Elephants Are Terrified of ... Honeybees?
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Are elephants really afraid of honeybees? HowStuffWorks wants to know.
Are there really elephant graveyards?
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
Elephants Eat Leftover Christmas Trees
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Zoos in Europe feed elephants leftover Christmas trees. Learn about elephants in Berlin eating Christmas trees in this HowStuffWorks article.
Elephants Can Learn to Sniff Out Landmines
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Can elephants detect landmines with smell? Read the article to learn more about the landmine detection of elephants using their noses.
Genetic Analysis Shakes Up Elephant Family Tree, Raising Conservation Issues
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new genetic analysis clarifying the evolutionary relationships between five modern and extinct elephant species.
Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant?
You may have heard of Topsy the elephant and her sad demise at the hands of Thomas Edison. But what's the real story?
What Is a Group of Elephants Called?
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If you've ever seen elephants moving through the savannah or a dense forest, you might wonder, what is a group of elephants called?
Elephants Have a Special Alarm Sound: 'Humans! Run!'
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HowStuffWorks looks at out how elephants alert each other that humans are around.