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...