3 June 2021
Scent trails could boost elephant conservation, study suggests
By South Wales Argus Elephants on the move pay close attention to scent trails of dung and urine left by other elephants, a study suggests. Researchers monitored well-used pathways and discovered that wild African savannah elephants – especially those travelling alone – were highly attentive, sniffing and tracking the trail with their trunks. This indicates the scents act as a...