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African elephants (Loxodonta africana ) can profoundly impact the ecosystems in which they live and, therefore, are considered ecosystem engineers.
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A groundbreaking, nine-year study has revealed that elephants approaching small-scale farms in Kenya avoid beehive fences housing live honey bees up to 86% of the time during peak crop seasons.
Elephants exhibit vocal differences across individuals, social groups, and populations, offering insights into vocal learning and evolution.
A groundbreaking study on African elephant communication has revealed that elephants, like humans, use ‘names’ to address each other.
Poaching for ivory disrupts elephant behavior, yet the extent remains unclear.
The tusks of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) have evolved as intra-sexual combat weapons, as well as tools for feeding and digging.
To conserve wide-ranging species in human-modified landscapes, it is essential to understand how animals selectively use or avoid cultivated areas.
African elephants in Northern Kenya produce distinct alarm calls in response to Samburu tribesmen's voices, exhibiting vigilance and flight behaviors.
Conservation translocations have the potential to strengthen populations of threatened and endangered species, but facilitating integration of translocated individuals with resident populations remains a substantial challenge.
Prolonged maternal care is vital to the well-being of many long-lived mammals.
