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Tuskless elephants became common as an evolutionary response to poachers

Gorongosa National Park’s elephants bear the physical consequences of poaching’s legacy

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In Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, poaching pressure during the country’s civil war led to an increase of naturally tuskless elephants.

Joyce Poole

By Jake Buehler

- More than 2 years ago

When ivory poachers target elephants, the hunters can affect more than just animal numbers.