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Stanford science reveals genetically distinct ‘ghost elephants’
May 5th, 2026 Researchers have uncovered a unique genetic lineage in high-altitude elephants in Angola, revealing surprising links to Namibian populations. The findings come after years of fieldwork and DNA analysis of dung samples, shedding new light on these elusive “ghost elephants” first sought by conservation biologist Steve Boyes. Read the full article on https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/05/ghost-elephants-dna-research (Image source: Unsplash)
May 51 min read
Jumbo drop in estimates of India elephant population
Wednesday 15 October 2025 - 11:23am - ENCA NEW DELHI - India's wild elephant population estimates have dropped sharply by a quarter, a government survey incorporating a new DNA system has found, marking the most accurate but sobering count yet. India is home to the majority of the world's remaining wild Asian elephants, a species listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and increasingly threatened by shrinking habitat. The Wildlife In
Oct 16, 20251 min read
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