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"Elephants adjust what they eat in altered habitats, signaling growing pressure"
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Elephants adjust what they eat in altered habitats, signaling growing pressure
Asian elephants are adapting to rapidly changing landscapes by diversifying their diets — a sign of resilience, but also a warning about the pressures reshaping their habitats, according to a recent study from Malaysia. Researchers collected feces from wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) across two distinct landscapes in Peninsular Malaysia: one with primary and secondary […]

“Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare”
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Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide in landmark move for wildlife welfare | The Optimist Daily
Indonesia has banned elephant rides in all zoos and conservation centers, marking a major step toward ethical wildlife tourism.