Why Are Some Elephants Born Without Tusks Despite Their Natural Need for Them? The Evolutionary Puzzle Uncovered

Field rangers observed fewer tusked female elephants. Decades of ivory hunting in Gorongosa National Park favored tuskless survivors. This trait is passed to offspring, dramatically increasing the number of tuskless females. Scientists studied this rapid evolution, linking it to specific genes. Tuskless elephants adapt, using trunks for feeding. This human impact reshapes elephant populations and their environment.