Elephants have become a metropolitan species in several countries. Some are domesticated work animals, while others others pass through the city looking for food. Today’s observation is brought to us by Alfons Lopez Tena, a sad reality of elephants foraging in a dump.
Elephants forage for food at a rubbish dump in Oluvil, Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/5PmNO2GMjC
— Alfons López Tena (@alfonslopeztena) October 3, 2020
Do you have a photo or video of an urban species doing something unusual? What about a rare plant or animal that you were surprised to find in a city? If so, let Lindsay know or Tweet at us and you could be featured as a future observation of the week!
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