Author

Ray Griffith

Ray Griffith is an associate editor at Biology Insights, where he covers large mammals. He previously worked as a copy editor for educational science publishers and spent time volunteering at an elephant sanctuary. Griffith earned a bachelor of arts in English literature from South Carolina State University. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, focusing his reporting on the biology and conservation of major herbivores.

How Long Does a Giraffe Sleep? And Why It’s So Little
How Big Is a Baby Elephant? Birth Size and Growth Facts
How Much Water Does Each Elephant Need Every Day?
Hippo Sex: How Mating and Reproduction Works
What Does a Hippopotamus Eat? Diet & Feeding Habits
Are Hippopotamuses Vegetarian? Diet & Misconceptions
What Is the Average Weight of a Rhino?
Can Asian and African Elephants Mate?
How Long Do Narwhals Live in the Wild?
What Are Elephant Feet Called and Why Are They So Unique?
How Many Lion Cubs Survive in the Wild?
Why Hippos Are Terrifying: The Truth About Their Danger
How Do Giraffes Sleep? Their Unique Habits Explained
Elephant Lifespan: How Long Do Elephants Live?
What Do You Call a Baby Elephant? Facts About Calves
Do Hippos Have Knees? A Look at Their Unique Anatomy
How Many Muscles Are in an Elephant’s Trunk?
Why Elephants Are the Best: Intelligence, Emotion, and Impact
What Climate Do Giraffes Live In?
Do Hippos Live in Egypt? A Look at Their Disappearance
What Is the Most Dangerous Animal in the Savanna?
How Wide Is a Hippo’s Mouth?
Are Hippos Nocturnal? Inside Their Daily Routine
Are Bison Friendly? The Truth About Their Temperament
Are Hippos Cannibals? The Truth About Their Diet
Can a Rhino Kill an Elephant?
Do Hippos Have Webbed Feet? A Look at Their Unique Anatomy
What Is the Average Lifespan of an Elephant?
Are Elephants Matriarchal? Inside Their Social Structure
How Much Space Does a Giraffe Need?