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Rewilded Captive Elephants Show Remarkable Ability to Adapt and Thrive Back in the Wild

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A new study by the Elephant Reintegration Trust of South Africa reveals that elephants returning to the wild from long-term human captivity develop highly successful coping mechanisms. The research shows these resilient animals are fully capable of readingapt-ing and fitting smoothly back into natural wildlife systems.
A new study by the Elephant Reintegration Trust of South Africa reveals that elephants returning to the wild from long-term human captivity develop highly successful coping mechanisms. The research shows these resilient animals are fully capable of readingapt-ing and fitting smoothly back into natural wildlife systems.