As we know, elephant vocalization plays a key role in their survival in the wild. For this week’s EleFact, we look at a recent study that delved into the complex system of sounds they make, from low-frequency rumbles and roars to high-frequency chirps and squeaks. Much of the research on elephant communication comes from studying African elephants, but we don’t know as much about Asian elephants and their communication strategies, which differ in several ways. It’s important to understand the su

Their language is endangered, let’s help people hear their calls and ensure they’re heard. We’ve created ‘Hello in Elephant’ to allow you to ‘Speak Elephant’ by translating your text, emoji and spoken words into elephant calls. The translations are based on decades of research into elephant communication by our friends at ElephantVoices. Elephants need our help and we need elephants, so please join the conversation at helloinelephant.com and together let's share the sounds of elephants with peop