This Baby Elephant Sucks Its Trunk Like a Baby Human Sucks Its Thumb. Here’s Why.
Humans and elephants have a surprising number of traits in common. These animals are highly intelligent and emotional, ...
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22-year study reveals 94% of elephants avoid steep terrain to save energy
of the elephants avoided steep slopes and rough terrain, demonstrating a clear preference for energy-efficient paths.
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For 3 decades, elephants have found a peaceful retreat in an unlikely place: Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary, in Hohenwald, celebrated its 30th anniversary in March, marking three decades of adopting former circus and show elephants and allowing them to retire in peaceful wilderness.
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Elephants choose their paths carefully to conserve energy
Elephants choose smooth, food-rich paths to save energy. Their movement depends on terrain, speed, and water access.
Scientists use elephant DNA to bring back the woolly mammoth
Scientists have made a leap in genetic engineering by pushing elephant cells into an embryonic-like state. This marks a major ...
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"Elephant skin" mycelium tiles keep buildings chilled – and look cool, too
Oyster mushrooms and repurposed bamboo furniture scraps may be an unlikely combination for a tough building material, but ...
Elephants avoid wasting energy during their epic journeys
Similarly, water sources play a key role in where they choose to go. However, individual elephants can respond to water ...
Wildlife charity faces damages claim over elephant project in Africa linked to 12 deaths
Rural communities on the border between the African countries of Malawi and Zambia are threatening to sue an international ...
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How Do You Clean an 11-Ton Elephant? One Brushstroke at a Time
The National Museum of Natural History recently spruced up its iconic African elephant mount, which has greeted visitors ...
For 3 decades, elephants have found a peaceful retreat in an unlikely place: Tennessee
The Elephant Sanctuary, in Hohenwald, celebrated its 30th anniversary in March, marking three decades of adopting former ...