Desert elephants pass on knowledge — not mutations — to survive
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 15:01
in Biology & Nature
Despite reported differences in appearance and behavior, DNA evidence finds that Namibian desert elephants share the same DNA as African savanna elephants. However, Namibian desert-dwelling elephants should be protected so they can continue to pass on their unique knowledge and survival skills to future generations. “The ability of species such as elephants to learn and […]