Evaluating Formic Acid as a Behavioral Modifier in African Savanna Elephants

Evaluating Formic Acid as a Behavioral Modifier in African Savanna Elephants

Formic acid was investigated as a potential repellant for African savanna elephants (<i>Loxodonta africana</i>) as a semiochemical option for managing elephant movements and interactions with human infrastructure. Formic acid is a naturally occurring compound, used as an alarm pheromone...

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Main Authors:	Mark G. Wright, Irene Gatti, Michelle G. Au, Juliana Salehi, Craig R. Spencer, Paul Allin, Agenor Mafra-Neto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:	Diversity
Subjects:	human-elephant conflict behavior modification olfactory cue
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/15/10/1079

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