(Posted 21st January 2026)
Courtesy of African Elephant News
| Sanjana Gajbhiye, Earth. Com (U.S) Jan 19, 2025 |
| Across Gabon, a heavily forested country in western Africa, farmers often face a difficult morning surprise. Banana plants lie crushed. Papaya stems snap near ground level. Forest elephants frequently visit farms at night, leaving damaged crops behind. For families who depend on small farms, such losses cause anger and fear. At first glance, crop raiding appears simple. Large animals search for easy food. Closer observation tells a different story. Many forest elephants ignore ripe fruit and focus on stems and leaves. |
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