Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Health issues with captivity and processed foods

40 percent of captive African elephants are obese
Like in humans, excess fat in elephants can contribute to the development of heart disease, arthritis, a shorter lifespan and infertility, say researchers.  Extinction of captive elephants could be as short as 50 years.
And maybe we humans need to return to the wild to restore our health!
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