Early trauma affects an elephant's ability to assess threat from lions – new research

We showed for the first time that social disruption and trauma - such as culling of older elephants - has a lasting impact on the behaviour of African elephants.

Graeme Shannon, Lecturer in Zoology, Bangor University • conversation
Feb. 18, 2022 ~7 min

DNA tests expose how criminals traffic elephant ivory

New research uncovers an even higher degree of organization among elephant ivory smuggling networks than previously known.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 16, 2022 ~8 min


DNA tests expose how criminals traffic elephant ivory

New research uncovers an even higher degree of organization among elephant ivory smuggling networks than previously known.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 16, 2022 ~8 min

Elephant ivory: DNA analysis offers clearest insight yet into illegal trafficking networks

A new study reveals the major players and routes involved.

Jason Gilchrist, Ecologist, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Feb. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Testing dried blood spots can gauge elephant health

Using dried spots of blood from elephants is a viable way to evaluate their health, research shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 26, 2022 ~6 min

Elephants Dying in Sri Lanka from Eating Plastic Waste

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 20, 2022 ~4 min

With fewer animals to spread their seeds, plants could have trouble adapting to climate change

Forests around the world will need to shift their ranges to adapt to climate change. But many trees and plants rely on animals to spread their seeds widely, and those partners are declining.

Jens-Christian Svenning, Professor of ecology, Aarhus University • conversation
Jan. 13, 2022 ~9 min

Watering holes in Africa are parasite hotspots

Watering holes in Africa quench the thirst of animals during dry seasons, but they're also hotspots for parasites that infect the animals.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Jan. 13, 2022 ~10 min


Researchers Find New Way to Count Gabon Forest Elephants

VOA Learning English • voa
Nov. 28, 2021 ~5 min

Fossil elephant cranium reveals its competitive edge

A fossil elephant cranium from Kenya weighs roughly two tons and reveals adaptations that let its species, Loxodonta adaurora, outcompete others.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~9 min

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