Elephant greetings change based on social relationships, study shows
May 10, 2024
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as posted by the channelHow do elephants say hello?
As it happens, researchers are learning more about how the animals greet each other, and how relationships among the social species could impact that communication.
A paper published in the journal Communications Biology monitored the vocalizations and physical actions of nine semi-captive elephants living in a savannah within the Jafuta Reserve in Zimbabwe found their interactions appear more nuanced than once believed.
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