VIDEO: Elephant Sends Text Messages

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November 5, 2008—A high-tech collar on a farm-raiding elephant in Kenya sends text messages when he crosses a virtual fence. Rangers then rush to shoo him away—safeguarduing both the elephant and crops.

The project featured in this video was funded in part by the Committee for Research and Exploration of the National Geographic Society, which owns National Geographic News.

© 2008 National Geographic (AP)

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