Desert-dwelling African elephants (Loxodonta africana) in Namibia dig wells to purify drinking water
In the arid regions of southern Africa, elephants (Loxodonta africana) are known to dig wells using their feet and trunks to access water beneath the surface of dry sandy riverbeds. This behaviour is observed even in areas where surface water is readily available. Desert-dwelling elephants of north...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IUCN
2013-06-01
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| Series: | Pachyderm |
| Online Access: | https://pachydermjournal.org/index.php/pachyderm/article/view/325 |
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