Researchers make promising discovery while studying elephant DNA: 'We are pleasantly surprised'

Researchers make promising discovery while studying elephant DNA: 'We are pleasantly surprised'

A study of elephants in Cambodia had a surprising but welcome outcome: a larger and more robust population than anticipated.  A multinational team analysed DNA from dung samples collected by researchers in northern Cambodia, providing a promising glimpse into the health and size of the herds roaming through the wildlife sanctuaries of Prey Lang, Preah Roka, and Chhaeb. According to the Associated Press, the report found evidence of an estimated …