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Ivory Poaching Threatens ‘Elephant MemoryOne hidden impact of poaching on elephant society and behavior is that as older matriarchs and bulls are targeted due to their large tusks, their extensive knowledge of humans and other predators is then lost to the herd. via

Ivory Poaching Threatens ‘Elephant Memory
One hidden impact of poaching on elephant society and behavior is that as older matriarchs and bulls are targeted due to their large tusks, their extensive knowledge of humans and other predators is then lost to the herd.

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Posted 4 months ago
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Tagged: elephants, ivory, poaching, .
Source: National Geographic
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    Wait this is horribly tragic. High tragedy tragic, sing songs in Ancient Greek in an amphitheatre tragic.
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    Goodness, these creatures are sooo beautiful.. It’s a shame people hunt them..
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