Biol Lett October 2013 PMID 24026347

Wild Asian elephants distinguish aggressive tiger and leopard growls according to perceived danger.

Vivek Thuppil, Richard G Coss

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The overall tone reflects a moderate interest in understanding predator-prey interactions, with discussions highlighting key observations like elephants staying silent or vocalizing in response to tiger and leopard growls, and the implications for conservation efforts, illustrating thoughtful engagement with the research findings.

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Most discussions agree that the study provides valuable insights into elephant behavior and predator perception.

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Participants show moderate curiosity, often referencing how elephants react differently to predator sounds and its relevance for conservation.

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There is a recognition of the study's importance for ecological understanding and wildlife management, though some see it as incremental knowledge.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how wild Asian elephants respond to predator sounds, specifically tiger and leopard growls, during nighttime, revealing that elephants react differently depending on the predator's threat level.
  • Elephants showed cautious behavior to both tiger and leopard growls, but their immediate responses differed: they remained silent and retreating silently when hearing tiger growls, while they responded with aggressive vocalizations and stayed longer around leopard growls.
  • The research provides new insights into nocturnal anti-predator behaviors in elephants, which can aid in conservation efforts by understanding how they perceive and react to potential threats in their environment.

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@CCCAnimals Playback of felid growls mitigates crop-raiding by elephants Elephas maximus in southern India V Thuppil, RG Coss Oryx 50 (2), 2016 Wild Asian elephants distinguish aggressive tiger and leopard growls according to perceived danger V Thuppil, RG Coss Biology Letters 9, 2013

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T.N.C. Vidya
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@CCCAnimals Playback of felid growls mitigates crop-raiding by elephants Elephas maximus in southern India V Thuppil, RG Coss Oryx 50 (2), 2016 Wild Asian elephants distinguish aggressive tiger and leopard growls according to perceived danger V Thuppil, RG Coss Biology Letters 9, 2013

Nov 19, 2022 · 1 like · 1,824 followers View post →
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Biol Lett http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2013.0518. Thuppil & Coss. 2012. Using Threatening Sounds as a Conservation Tool: Evolutionary Bases ...

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