How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
Elephants Crossing Ewaso Ewaso Ng’iro river, Samburu, Kenya. Credit: Fritz Vollrath. A new study has revealed that African elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as efficiently as possible. Data from over 150 elephants demonstrated that these giants plan their journeys based on energy costs and resource availability. The findings, published