Elephants avoid costly mountaineering
” Using global-positioning system data corresponding to the movements of elephants across the African savannah, researchers have found that elephants exhibit strong tendencies to avoid significantly sloped terrain, and that such land features likely represent a key influence on elephant movements and land use.” - The Hindu News Update Service
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Elephants in Captivity - SUBMIT COMMENTS TO USDA - PLEASE COMMENT
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on the space and living conditions for captive elephants. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Federal rulemaking for these important creatures. The entire news release is available at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/08/captive_elephants.shtml (cut and paste this into to address bar to go to the site). Read the article and go to the Federal rulemaking portal at http://www.regulations.gov Type in the docket number or search for the word “elephants” and you will find the comment site. It only takes a couple of minutes. Comments must be submitted on or before Oct. 10, 2006. I am hoping that everyone will submit formal comments. The link above will advise you on the website to submit comments. USDA is looking for comments on particular issues, but this is also a time to provide them with your additional ideas, opinions, and facts, and make them aware of the needs of elephants. It is my opinion that there are no zoos of any kind that can properly house elephants. They need miles and miles in which to roam for the sake of their physical and mental health. They need large preserves and freedom! Please join us is contributing your own personel comment as animal lovers and citizens to the USDA!