Day: March 4, 2018

Comprehensive genetic study finds justification to recognise forest and savanna elephants as separate species

Comprehensive genetic study finds justification to recognise forest and savanna elephants as separate species

A genetic study of living and extinct elephant species generated proof forest elephants and the savanna elephants are indeed two separate species – an issue that has been a scientific debate for many years. The scientists behind the study hope that these findings help boost separate conservation efforts for both species of African elephants. Elephants are the…