Wild elephants block truck “extorting” sugarcane
Instead of living freely and foraging in the forest, many wild elephants in Thailand have developed the habit of blocking vehicles on the road to steal sugarcane.Wild elephants stealing sugarcane ...
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Which animals can recognize themselves in the mirror?
Research on the ability of animals to recognize themselves in mirrors began in the 1970s, and to date, only a few have passed the test.Humans are the only species that ...
Why do male African elephants often “fight” with rhinos?
African savannas are a paradise for wildlife, where many species roam freely in the endless wilderness. However, in the early 1990s, a shocking event occurred here when caretakers discovered that ...
What are the causes of the centuries-old feud between humans and Asian elephants?
As the largest land mammal in the world, elephants possess the biggest brain and temporal lobes among all terrestrial animals. One of the functions of the temporal lobe is to ...
Why do Asian elephants have long hair when they are young? Genetically, are they closer to woolly mammoths?
Asian elephants are massive mammals that always attract attention due to their unique appearance and lifestyle. Their skin is covered by a thick layer of hair, which is particularly noticeable ...
The elephant may be the “key” to saving the Earth
According to new research, tropical forest elephants may have “profound” effects on forest ecosystems - and could provide solutions to help humans combat climate change.A study published in the Proceedings ...
The Story of the Lonely Elephant for 40 Years in the Philippines
Mali is often referred to as "the loneliest elephant on the planet."Born in the wilds of Sri Lanka in 1974, Mali is an Asian elephant. At the age of three, ...
Dangerous virus causes unusual elephant deaths at Swiss zoo
A dangerous virus has emerged at the Zurich Zoo in Switzerland, killing three Asian elephants within a month, leaving experts puzzled as they have yet to find a way to ...
