How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies

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.

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.

Scientists uncover elephant’s extraordinary ability to plan journeys

Data from more than 150 African elephants shows that the iconic species plan their journeys based on energy costs and resource availability.

How elephants plan journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies

By University of Oxford 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 in the Journal of Animal Ecology– could provide crucial information to help protect these iconic animals and their hab…

Animals prefer landscapes with lower travel 'costs', with 94% avoiding steep slopes and rugged terrain