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Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study

Decline of Africa’s elephants, rhino and lions has affected nutrient cycling and seed dispersal: Study

by Adam Cruise | Feb 13, 2026 | News

By Madhumita Paul – DownToEarth Smaller species now dominate regulating movement of nutrients, water, and materials; but they cannot fully replace megafauna, finds paper. A new study, led by Oxford University, has revealed a dramatic loss of ‘wildlife power’...
When Some Elephants Raid Farms, They Might Not Be After a Snack. They Could Be Looking for Medicinal Plants

When Some Elephants Raid Farms, They Might Not Be After a Snack. They Could Be Looking for Medicinal Plants

by Adam Cruise | Jan 15, 2026 | News

By Katarina Zimmer, bioGraphic – The Smithsonian A recent study suggests that the large mammals may seek out parts of bananas and papayas when they’re suffering from gut parasites, sparking a cross-species exchange of pharmaceutical knowledge. Many farmers...
Ancient elephant migration routes are being blocked off – can anything stop the rising death toll?

Ancient elephant migration routes are being blocked off – can anything stop the rising death toll?

by Adam Cruise | Oct 25, 2025 | News

By Patrick Greenfield – The Guardian Human-wildlife conflict has now overtaken poaching as a cause of fatalities – and is deadly for people too. Some villages are finding new ways to live alongside them. At nearly 3.5-metres tall and weighing as much as a bus,...
Migrating elephants get room to roam via community conservation efforts

Migrating elephants get room to roam via community conservation efforts

by Adam Cruise | Oct 17, 2025 | News

By Hillary Rosner – Mongabay Years of elephant movement data reveal distinct routes the animals take to access food and water, but road building and new rail lines, towns, cities and fences are increasingly cutting off their ability to move across the landscape....
Elephant extinction could threaten everything from rainforests to musical instruments

Elephant extinction could threaten everything from rainforests to musical instruments

by Adam Cruise | Aug 29, 2025 | Studies

By Alison Hewitt, University of California, Los Angeles When Taylor Guitars acquired an ebony mill in Cameroon to supply wood for their renowned acoustic guitars, owner Bob Taylor wanted to give back by planting new trees, even knowing they could take 60–200 years to...
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