Every pile of elephant dung holds a story that tells of forgotten migrations, ancient hookups and a population’s well-being, and now scientists are unlocking these secrets thanks to a new way of collecting DNA.
by Shaun Smillie, Daily MaverickInnovation in elephant dung analysis offers endless benefits for conservation by Shaun Smillie, Daily Maverick January 12, 2023 It used to be that when scientists needed to collect DNA from a wild elephant, it required a dart gun, lots of money and a good dollop of bravery.
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