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Elephants move closer to humans when droughts are sustained
- June 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain close to rivers and lakes and move less than normal.
Originally published at Phys.org