African savanna elephant (IMAGE)

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African savanna elephant

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A new approach to obtaining DNA from elephant dung is faster, cheaper and more comprehensive than previous methods, researchers report. Pictured: African savanna elephants in Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa.

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Photo by Rudi van Aarde

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