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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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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Where to Spot Africa’s Iconic “Big Five”
Another iconic member of the Big Five is the elephant, the largest land animal on Earth. Two distinct subspecies live across 37 African countries: the African forest elephant and the African ...