Popular Myths That Have Been Debunked by Actual Science

Elephant Graveyards Are Real

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For centuries, people have believed that elephants go on a final journey to the area where they’ll take their last breath. This alleged elephant graveyard theory also appeared in Disney’s “The Lion King.” But according to scientists, older elephants will travel to remote places in search of food and perish while trying. Other times the deaths are the result of drought or disease, not a set out plan.

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