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Two observations of rescue behavior in wild Asian elephants

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report two instances of rescue behavior in wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in Northeast India. Adult males assisted adult females sedated during GPS‐collaring efforts, pushing them away from perceived threats. These behaviors meet the criteria for rescue behavior, providing evidence of prosocial and cognitively complex actions in elephants. Abstract in Assamese is available with online material.

Source: Biotropica

DOI: 10.1111/btp.13414

Authors: Arjun Kamdar, Samshul Ali, Hiten Kumar Baishya, Kaushik Barua, Rangjalu Basumatary, Parikshit Kakati, Nripen Kalita, Bibhuti Mazumder, Raju Saikia, Anupam Sarmah, Kushal Konwar Sharma, David Smith, Nitin Sekar

Institutions: WWF-India, University of Cambridge, Wildlife Trust of India, Assam Science and Technology University, Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Society, Assam Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Primate Behavior and Ecology

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500

OpenAlex ID: W4405337349

FWCI: 0.94

Cites: 38

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10