News Life Forget mice, elephants intimidated by ants Swarms on acacia trees keep the mighty beasts at bay By Susan Milius June 15, 2010 at 3:49 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print LARAMIE, Wyoming — To get an elephant to mind its manners, call an ant. IN-HOUSE SECURITY Ants that live in and among the thorns of acacia trees discourage elephants from foraging on the plants, a study in Kenya has found.
