Elephants' Legendary Memories Help Herds Survive


	Elephants' Legendary Memories Help Herds Survive

tabsey

8-12-2008 6:07 AM

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tabsey says:

The call is for extra protection for the older females (the ones with the biggest tusks). They remember where water is during droughts.

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8-12-2008 9:25 AM

BartendingBear

How far is this from recently referenced studies which show similar patterns in tribal groups? Grandmothers are revered as the conduits of history for the tribe. Very interesting.

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