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Research has revealed that Asian elephants are afraid of honey bees, similar to African elephants, which could help mitigate human-elephant conflicts in Sri Lanka. The study demonstrated that elephants reacted with alarm to bee sounds, suggesting the potential for using beehive deterrents to prevent crop-raiding. Ongoing trials are being conducted to assess the effectiveness of beehive fences in reducing conflicts while providing additional benefits like pollination and honey production.
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- Firman Hadi
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