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Study Finds Limits to Resilience in Elephant Communities

A study on Asian elephants in Sri Lanka indicates that their communities may fracture when losses exceed the number of newcomers. Researchers analyzed 12 years of observations to reach this conclusion.

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Anastasia Madsen Shermin de Silva

Research conducted on wild Asian elephants in Sri Lanka reveals that their communities can fracture when the rate of losses surpasses the influx of newcomers. The study, led by behavioral ecologist Anastasia Madsen from UC San Diego, analyzed 12 years of observations, highlighting the limits of resilience in elephant societies. The findings suggest that while elephants typically maintain strong social structures, consistent losses can lead to significant community breakdown.

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  • Study analyzed 12 years of observations of wild Asian elephants.
  • Research indicates community fractures occur when losses exceed newcomers.
  • Anastasia Madsen is a behavioral ecologist at UC San Diego.
  • Udawalawe National Park was established in the 1970s.
  • Shermin de Silva is the senior author of the study.
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In elephants, the resilience of communities has its limits

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Study Finds Limits to Resilience in Elephant Communities