Elephants' Energy-Saving Secret: Avoiding Steep Terrain

Posted: 2025-04-13 20:10:14 UTC

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A 22-year study reveals that 94% of elephants avoid steep terrain as a strategy to conserve energy.

Elephants' energy conservation strategies

Habitat and terrain preferences of elephants

Long-term study on elephant behavior

Understanding the energetic costs of different terrains for elephants

Tracking elephant movement over long periods