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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, giants who are economical with their movements
COLUMN. Pachyderms seem to take topography into account to avoid steep slopes and minimize their energy expenditure while ...
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 ...
How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
A new study has revealed that African elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as ...