Elephant Migration Triggers and The Effects on the Surrounding Environment
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v11i4.3427Keywords:
elephant, elephants, elephant migration, elephant research, elephant study, elephant studies, animal research, migration research, migration, animal migration research, why do elephants migrateAbstract
Elephant migration is a fascinating phenomenon with many different facets. Elephant migration is unique because elephants do not migrate innately like other species such as Zebras and Hummingbirds. These species are born with an innate sense to migrate every year at a certain point without fail. On the other hand, elephants can make a concise decision to migrate based on when they feel necessary. This difference was found in previous research, which shows that elephants do not migrate during a specific time of the year. Instead, elephants migrate by choice. Here, we examine the many factors that may lead to herds traveling throughout the year. These factors include habitat loss, search for nutrition, and avoiding predators. Furthermore, we explore the effects migration can have on the surrounding environment. In short, elephants are facultatively migratory animals who can be triggered to migrate in many ways, and this migration can cause considerable damage to the surrounding environment.
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