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Elephants continue to shape the savanna even after death

Elephants continue to shape the savanna even after death
Phys.org Monday 12 October 2026, 19:00 UTC 1 min read
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Elephants shape the African savanna. They consume huge amounts of forage, dig for water, topple trees and affect all the animals around them. So, what happens to their outsized presence after these iconic animals pass away?

Elephants shape the African savanna. They consume huge amounts of forage, dig for water, topple trees and affect all the animals around them. So, what happens to their outsized presence after these iconic animals pass away?
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