Effect of the habitat and tusks on trunk grasping techniques in African savannah elephants
Abstract Among tetrapods, grasping is an essential function involved in many vital behaviours. The selective pressures that led to this function were widely investigated in species with prehensile hands and feet. Previous studies namely highlighted a strong effect of item properties but also of the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11317 |