Thai Elephants Adapt Feeding Tactics to Access Hidden Fruits
In Thailand, 16 Asian elephants showed remarkable adaptability by learning to navigate an opaque box containing hidden fruits to receive rewards. Research reveals these elephants can switch from direct to indirect feeding methods, though older elephants may struggle due to slower reflexes. This behavioral flexibility is vital for their social dynamics and could enhance human-elephant coexistence strategies.
TOI Science·4h ago




