Scientists Propose Rethinking 'endangered Species' Definition to Save Slow-Breeding Giants (2 of 3) (IMAGE)

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Scientists Propose Rethinking 'endangered Species' Definition to Save Slow-Breeding Giants (2 of 3)

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Mother and calf.

Researchers at the Smithsonian Institute have proposed a 'demographic safe space' for Asian elephants, to improve conservation of these and other large, slow-breeding animals.

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Udawalawe Elephant Research Project

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