Elephants have been living with bees for a very long time so it is not a surprise that they have a method of warning their herd when a swarm of bees are close.
Elephants are afraid of bees because the bees attack them by stinging around their eyes and even in their trunks. Young elephants do not have as thick of skin and as a result can be stung to death by a swarm of bees. We are also talking about Kenya, home of the aggressive "Killer Bees".
Farmers will be able to use the warning call as an audio clip to deter elephants from eatting their crops.
See the link for more information and an interesting video:
Elephants make alarm call to warn of approaching bees
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