Elephants on the Offensive
Where: Uganda
It's a longstanding folk belief that elephants never forget, especially when it comes to matters of revenge. Now some scientists are speculating that "post-traumatic stress order" caused by widespread poaching and killing in the 1970s and 80s may be why the beasts are so much more cranky today. In parts of Uganda, villagers won't risk passing elephants that have been increasingly blocking roads, since in recent years entire villages have been attacked; similar incidents have been happening in India's West Bengal state. You've been warned.Related Stories:
· Elephants remember to take revenge [Age]
· Elephants never forget, cannot forgive" [London Times]
· Elephants Might Seek Revenge [CBS47, via Fark]
· Elephants Attack as Humans Turn Up Pressure [Nat. Geo.]
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