It's no secret that human activity has a significant impact on the ecosystem, but the manner in which humans influence the evolution of creatures in our immediate vicinity can be more subtle. Poaching proved to be a significant enough evolutionary pressure for a population of African elephants (both species are now listed as endangered) in Mozambique, according to new research, … [Read more...] about Ivory Poaching in Mozambique Has Caused Female Elephants To Rapidly Evolve Into Tuskless Creatures
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Scientists Examine Youtube Videos of Elephants Sniffing, Carrying, and Kicking Their Dead
Scientists are currently analyzing YouTube recordings for information on Asian elephant interactions and their reactions to death. Elephants are emotionally aware animals who have been observed showing mourning after the death of herd mates, and scientists have previously observed wild African elephants examining the bones of their deceased. However, because it is impossible … [Read more...] about Scientists Examine Youtube Videos of Elephants Sniffing, Carrying, and Kicking Their Dead
A Wealthy Guy Happily Stands Next to The Two Newborn Elephants He Massacred For Pictures
He claimed the elephants were killed in self-defense after the photographs aroused widespread outcry. His arrogant attitude next to the dead animals, though, suggests otherwise. Warning: This article contains frightening descriptions and photographs. He may be a wealthy businessman, but he is now most known for standing brutally over the motionless bodies of two newborn … [Read more...] about A Wealthy Guy Happily Stands Next to The Two Newborn Elephants He Massacred For Pictures
An Elephant’s Trunk has a Suction Speed of 330 Miles Per Hour
That's as fast as a bullet train in Japan. Researchers believe that the way an elephant manipulates its trunk to eat and drink might lead to better robots. According to a new study, elephants expand their nostrils to create more room in their trunks, allowing them to hold up to 5.5 liters (1.45 gallons) of water. The researchers discovered that they can suck up three … [Read more...] about An Elephant’s Trunk has a Suction Speed of 330 Miles Per Hour
Elephant’s Impressive Feat: Scaling a Wall to Steal Mangoes in Indian Village
In a small village in India, an unusual sight was witnessed when an elephant was seen scaling a five-foot wall to steal mangoes. The incident took place in the village of Karimabad, where the local residents were shocked to see the massive animal making its way up the wall to reach the delicious fruit. As it turned out, the elephant had been wandering around the area in … [Read more...] about Elephant’s Impressive Feat: Scaling a Wall to Steal Mangoes in Indian Village