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Cognitive behaviour in Asian elephants: use and modification of branches for fly switching.

Authors :
Hart, Benjamin L.
Hart, Lynette A.
Mccoy, Michael
Source :
Animal Behaviour. Nov2001, Vol. 62 Issue 5, p839. 9p. 6 Black and White Photographs, 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Examines cognitive behavior among Asian elephants in India. Use of the tool fly switching with branches in repelling flies; Presence of a volume of cerebral cortex for cognitive processing; Types of manipulative tool use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033472
Volume :
62
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Animal Behaviour
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5891118
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1006/anbe.2001.1815