Scientists listened to the rumbles of elephants on the African savannah. Here’s what they discovered
Roaming the open bush and scrublands of sub-Saharan Africa, African savannah elephants communicate with each other through low-frequency rumbles, often occurring in overlapping choruses. This cacophony of sounds can be tricky to analyse – but a new study now reveals its intricacies and purpose. The research was led by scientists from ElephantVoices and Earth Species Project, with collaborators…
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