Science Matters: Tracking the Elusive Forest Elephants of Kakum National Park, Ghana

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UCSD Biologist Lori Eggert discusses the methods, process and need to use genetic material literally left behind by the secretive and elusive forest elephants of Ghana, and shares the importance of this method in understanding the true extent and nature of their fragile co-existence with humans.

More information about UCSD Biologist Lori Eggert can be found at:
http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/bioalumni/Profile_Eggert.html

Source: UC San Diego

Link to The Teacher's P.E.T. on UCTV:
http://www.uctv.tv/teachers/standards.asp?showID=5461

Standard Category: Biology/Life Sciences
Ecology
http://www.ucsd.tv/sciencematters/lesson1-col-teach.shtml

Series: Science Matters
http://www.ucsd.tv/sciencematters/

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