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The Controversy Surrounding Self-Domestication of Elephants

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that elephants may have self-domesticated themselves, making them the only species next to humans and possibly bonobo apes to have done so. The study argues that elephants have common traits with humans and bonobos, such as reduced aggression, increased prosociality, and complex vocal behavior. However, some experts have criticized the study, stating that the genetic argument presented is weak and that the concept of self-domestication is unnecessary to understand the evolution of social behavior.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#domestication #elephants #evolution

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Self-Domestication: Wild African Elephants

A new study suggests that wild African elephants may have domesticated themselves, a process previously identified in bonobos and humans. The researchers found that elephants, like bonobos and humans, are not very aggressive, play a lot, have a long childhood, and babysit each other's offspring. They also found that elephants have relatively short jawbones, a trait commonly seen in other domesticated animals. The study presents an "interesting idea" that helps "trigger new thoughts on how increased cooperativeness and reduced aggression has evolved," which could ultimately help us find ways to reduce aggression in humans. However, some experts are not convinced by the concept of self-domestication.

via Livescience.com|

#domestication #elephants #evolution

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Did Elephants Self-Domesticate? Scientists Weigh In.

A group of scientists argues that elephants have achieved self-domestication, meaning they’ve self-selected for traits commonly found in humans and our domesticated animals, particularly reduced aggression. The researchers identified 19 traits associated with self-domestication shared by humans, bonobos, and elephants. They also found evidence of over 600 genes that seemed to have rapidly evolved, with at least some of these genes having previously been linked to domestication. However, more research is needed to validate this hypothesis.

via Gizmodo|

#animal-behavior #elephants #evolution

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The Self-Domestication of Wild African Elephants: Insights into Complex Emotions.

A study by biologists and linguists from various universities suggests that wild African elephants may have self-domesticated, similar to humans and bonobos. The researchers compared 20 characteristics of self-domestication between the three species and found many similarities, including increased playfulness, social behavior, and shorter jaws. They also identified 79 genes associated with domestication in the genomes of wild African elephants, indicating that they have self-domesticated over time. The study suggests that other species may have also self-domesticated.

via Phys.org|

#african-elephants #biology #bonobos