Namibia’s Desert-Adapted Elephants

Namibia’s Desert-Adapted Elephants

Desert-adapted elephants are not a distinct species of elephant but are African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana) that have made their homes in Namibia’s desert in Africa. It was believed at one time that they were a subspecies of the African bush elephant, but this is no longer thought to be the case.   They tend to migrate from one waterhole to another following, traditional routes which depend on the seasonal availability of food and water.

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