Do African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) eat crops because they crave micronutrients?
S. M. Vogel, W. F. de Boer, M. Masake, A. C. Songhurst, G. McCulloch, A. Stronza, M. Henley, T. Coulson
This study investigates whether African savanna elephants consume crops due to micronutrient deficiencies, finding crops provide higher phosphorus and other nutrients compared to natural forage.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2019 · PreprintEcology