If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain close to rivers and lakes and move less than normal.

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-06-elephants-closer-humans-droughts-sustained.html)

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