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How an Elephant Loses Its Tusks: A Lesson in (Un)Natural Selection

SCIENCE Tuskless elephants may be a response to the selective pressure of poaching. (Nautilus) Learn more about the natural and unnatural history of the African elephant with our video study guide. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Most African elephants have tusks. In Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique, however, about 33% of young females are tuskless. … Continue reading How an Elephant Loses Its Tusks: A Lesson in (Un)Natural Selection

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An Elephant Never Forgets

What comes to mind when you think of elephants? For me, it’s lovable characters from my childhood. Jean de Brunhoff’s Babar, Disney’s Dumbo and Seuss’s Horton taught me about wisdom, individuality and courage through their reactions and choices. For this, I’ll never forget them. In some ways, that simple statement makes me like them. After all, an elephant never forgets. But what happens if we … Continue reading An Elephant Never Forgets

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