Sunny Priyan
Wild elephants create "elephant paths", trails passed down through generations, vital for accessing food, water, and shaping ecosystems.
They chew on specific tree barks with medicinal properties, using natural remedies to fight parasites and soothe ailments, have the ability to self-medicate.
Wild elephants act as "keystone species," uprooting trees and creating clearings that reshape ecosystems.
Use infrasound—low-frequency sounds that travel up to 10 kilometers—to communicate, mark territories, coordinate movements, and warn of threats.
Possess an extraordinary scent memory, allowing them to recognize and react to specific scents, with remarkable accuracy.
During dry seasons, wild elephants migrate hundreds of kilometers to access water and ensure their survival in arid regions.
Their migration routes avoid human settlements as climate change and habitat loss disrupt their environments.