No one theory seems to explain the disappearance of the mammoth. But some scientists believe ancient human hunters may have had something to do with the mammoths' extinction.
After weeks of searching, conservationists find a family of three wild elephants. With fewer than 250 remaining in China, this is an incredible discovery.
Mana Pools National park is one of the least developed parks in Africa. One way to safari this area is by going for a Game Walk with a guide. In this clip from "Planet's Best Safaris" on Animal Planet we discover the wildlife on foot.
The Masai Mara is one of the largest parks in Africa and perfect for action filled safaris. We get a glimpse in this clip from "Planet's Best Safaris" on Animal Planet.
On Animal Planet's series "Fooled by Nature," Mt. Elgon in Africa, is home to these elephant cave miners. In the middle of the night these elephants mine salty rock in order to get a balanced diet.
On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," the elephant bull's massive size could limit their movement, but hollow air pockets in the skull allow them to freely move their heads. Rival bulls engage in fierce competition for female companionship.
Join Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom on a journey to find out where the elephants of Timbuktu "disappear" to in the middle of the year. (From "The Lost Elephants of Timbuktu," Season 1)