Thursday 21 July 2011

In the News: Beehives stop elephant crop-raids in Kenya, Africa


From the BBC: Beehives stop elephant crop-raids in Kenya, Africa  

Innovative beehive fences have helped a community in Kenya to successfully protect crops from elephants, according to research.
Scientists found the hives to be a very effective barrier; elephants turned away from them in 97% of their attempted raids.
Conservationists suggest that elephants' natural fear of bees could settle ongoing conflicts.
The hives' honey also produced additional profits for farmers.

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