Zoo Life Shortens Elephant Lives in Europe, Study Says
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/10/1025_021025_Elephants.html

John Pickrell, National Geographic News


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This article from National Geographic examines claims that zoo life decreases the longevity of elephants. Researchers have found that Asian elephants in European zoos typically live about 15 years, only half as long as elephants in timber camps. Asian elephants can live as long as 65 years in the wild, the researchers said. The article lists many reasons for the discrepancy, and a call to improve the lot of captive elephants.


Subject: Biology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Earth System Topics: Biosphere
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience