Elephant and bee researcher nets green prize

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15836079

Lucy King's work proved that beehive "fences" can keep elephants out of African farmers' fields or compounds.

The animals are scared of bees, which can sting them inside their trunks, and flee when they hear buzzing.

Dr King received the Unep/CMS Thesis Prize at the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) meeting in Norway.


After five years working in the bush, Lucy King found the award "wonderful recognition"

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1. That's wonderful. And two of my favorite creatures, too! K&R

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2. Heard about those. Brilliant idea. Congrats, Dr. (Lucy) King.

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3. I remember reading about those when first posted in E/E!

I was fascinated then and it's great that she's getting recognition
for a truly win-win solution!

Congratulations Dr Lucy King!