New research tracks the foraging routes of African elephants using satellites <\/p>
A new study using satellite imagery and state-of-the-art GPS systems has shown that African elephants<\/a> take the shortest possible route when looking to feed on their favourite bushes and trees.<\/p>\n Researchers found that bull elephants<\/a> choose different routes from family groups of females and young calves due to differences in their gender-based diet.<\/p>\n More related content:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Elephant guide: where do they live, what do they eat and how to identify them<\/a><\/p>\n Asian elephant guide: where they\u2019re found, how long they live, and how they\u2019re different from African elephants<\/a><\/p>\n How the elephant got its trunk<\/a><\/p>\n Best elephant gifts: 7 elephant-themed present ideas you can\u2019t resist<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> The pioneering research by Save the Elephants<\/a> and Oxford University<\/a> was carried out in the rural community of Sagalla in Kenya.<\/p>\n The region is a hotspot for crop-raiding elephants.<\/p>\n The findings of the study could play a crucial role in helping conservationists forecast potential human-elephant conflict areas.<\/p>\n Please note external videos may contain ads:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n