Humans and elephants have a surprising number of traits in common. These animals are highly intelligent and emotional, feeling many of the same emotions as we do. They’re among the world’s most ...

On average, the trunk of an African elephant can reach up to 7 feet. Asian elephant’s trunks can reach lengths of up to 6 feet. Elephants can lift 4.5% of their weight using their trunk.

Well, elephants wouldn't be that impressed. They do it on the daily, thanks to what's inside their trunk. If you were to dissect an elephant trunk, it would actually look more like the inside of ...

Nandi the baby elephant started life with a spaghetti noodle of a nose, but her mom is teaching the calf that her trunk can be so much more Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been ...