Desert elephants pass on knowledge -- not mutations -- to survive

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 16:01 in Biology & Nature

Despite reported differences in appearance and behavior, DNA evidence finds that Namibian desert elephants share the same DNA as African savanna elephants. However, Namibian desert-dwelling elephants should be protected so they can continue to pass on their unique knowledge and survival skills to future generations.

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