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Female African Elephants Are Evolving Without Tusks Due to Ivory Poaching

Not having a tusk changes the anatomy and behavior of female elephants, disrupting the ecosystem. For male elephants, it can be fatal.

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Saumya Kalia
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Oct 22, 2021
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AuthorSaumya Kalia

Saumya Kalia is an Associate Editor at The Swaddle. Her journalism and writing explore issues of social justice, digital sub-cultures, media ecosystem, literature, and memory as they cut across socio-cultural periods. You can reach her at @Saumya_Kalia.

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