| spatial geochemistry influences the home range of elephants. | the unique geochemistry surrounding the palabora mining company (pmc) land may act as a micronutrient hotspot, attracting elephants to the area. the pmc produces refined copper and extracts phosphates and other minerals. understanding the spatial influence of geochemistry on the home range size of african elephants is important for elephant population management and conservation. the home ranges of collared elephants surrounding the pmc were significantly smaller (p = 0.001) than conspecifics in ... | 2020 | 32388134 |