Gorongosa Field Notes: Return of the African Elephant

"I’m interested in the impacts of elephant damage on the biodiversity of understory plants." With an appetite that matches their massive size, African elephants can cause enormous damage to vegetation. This behavior might look destructive, however it can have surprising benefits for an ecosystem. In this episode of "Gorongosa Field Notes," ecologist Tyler Coverdale investigates how the number of elephants in Gorongosa National Park could be affecting the biodiversity of its plant life. Learn more at eowilsonfoundation.org/e-o-wilson-laboratory-at-gorongosa/