How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
- Elephants are capable of planning their journeys based on energy costs and resource availability, according to new research from the University of Oxford and partners.
- The study observed data from 157 African elephants over 22 years in Northern Kenya.
- Findings indicate that 94% of elephants avoid steep and rough terrain to conserve energy, preferring resource-rich environments.
- The research could guide conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of energy conservation for traveling elephants.
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African elephants plan their foraging trips very cleverly to be as energy-efficient as possible, a finding German researchers came to after tracking the movements of 157 elephants across the landscape of northern Kenya.
Animals meaningfully choose easier paths.
Elephants avoid wasting energy during their epic journeys
For African elephants, currently the largest land animals walking the Earth, finding food efficiently is critical to survival. These endangered pachyderms must eat upwards of 330 pounds of low-calorie vegetation per day to sustain themselves. Yet how they find the best ways to get their greens remains elusive. Data from more than 150 elephants found that they plan their journeys based on both resources availability and energy costs. The findings…
How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
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.
How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies - Scientific Inquirer
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 today (26 March) in the Journal of Animal Ecology– could provide crucial information to help protect these iconic animals and their habitats. Being …
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