African Savannah Elephants: Masters of Multimodal Communication Revealed in New Study
A recent study sheds light on the intricate communication methods of African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana), showcasing their remarkable ability to convey detailed thoughts through a complex interplay of senses. Renowned as the world's largest terrestrial animals, African savannah elephants stand between 10 to 13 feet tall and weigh between 4 to 7 tons. Among them, Doma, a dominant male, has gained notoriety not only for his sheer size but also for his charisma and kindness, which endears him to his herd. Observations reveal that other elephants in his group often seek his guidance, running to him in times of trouble and displaying signs of submission during calmer moments. Vesta Eleuteri, a PhD student at the University of Vienna's Department of Behavioural...
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