{
  "id": 10660438,
  "title": "Scientists test 16 Asian elephants with hidden fruit; they learn to follow box",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/scientists-test-16-asian-elephants-with-hidden-fruit-they-learn-to",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-29T09:22:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/scientists-in-thailand-hid-fruits-in-an-opaque-box-16-asian-elephants-learned-to-navigate-it-for-rewards-and-followed-it-along/articleshow/134561057.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In Thailand, Asian elephants demonstrate remarkable adaptability in their feeding behaviors when encountering challenges. Studies indicate that these elephants can switch from direct feeding techniques to indirect methods as needed. While older elephants may find such adaptations more difficult due to slower reflexes, the ability to change tactics is crucial for their social dynamics. This…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}