Elephants shape their environment in many ways. They can change a forest to a grassy field or dig a hole that might become a pond. They clear large amounts of vegetation, which removes habitats for some organisms but makes the area inviting for other organisms. Which best describes possible interactions of elephants with the surrounding ecosystem?
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The elephants work to pull down trees and break up the thorny bushes, as a consequence, they develop grasslands and salt licks in order to help other animals to thrive comfortably in their environment. At the time of drought, they create water holes by digging in the dry river bed, thus providing water to self as well as other animals in the ecosystem. They act like keystone species, by playing an essential function in sustaining the biodiversity of the ecosystems in which they thrive. However, in the process, they can exert harm to certain elite flora species by removing trees and trampling certain plant species.
Answer:
Both positive and negative
D
Explanation:
It states that the Elephants destroy other habitats for animals, but helps other organisms move into the area and can create ponds or fields.
In this, it shows that the Elephants are doing negative changes (destroying habitats), but also creates new ones or create water sources by making large holes that collect water.
A forest might be very biodiverse and is destroyed by the Elephants, causing some species to run or die out, but other species like lions, ect. might survive better in the open, where they can run down prey.