Why Do African Elephants Migrate

Why Do African Elephants Migrate?

Others migrate whenever it benefits them, such as to escape a drought during a dry season, or to access more nutritious food or more abundant water during a wet season. … If these elephants migrate, new conservation measures could be put in place to better help the species survive in a rapidly changing world.May 27, 2019

Why do elephants migrate?

According to Tammie Matson, zoologist and research fellow at the University of Rwanda and director of Matson and Ridley Safaris, elephants can travel long distances if there isn’t enough habitat to meet their needs. “Some may be driven to move away to get access to these resources to avoid competition,” she said.

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