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5 years on, 11 rescued South African elephants thriving in the wild

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 11dShare

In an inspiring study, South African elephants reintroduced into reserves demonstrated remarkable behavior akin to that of free-roaming herds. Researchers observed that these elephants not only adapted seamlessly to their natural habitats but also maintained optimal stress hormone levels. This research underscores the potential for long-term captive elephants to regain their independence, offering a promising outlook for the conservation efforts throughout southern Africa.

First report: Elephants can relearn how to live wild after years in captivity — sciencenews.org, 13d