Margaret
Margaret asked Paula McLain:

Hi Paula, I learned from Circling the Sun that elephants feared the scent of horses. Was this because horses were introduced to Africa during Colonialism or is this hard-wired? Curious re: your research that led to that line in the book.

Paula McLain Hello, Margaret. What a great question! Very sorry I'm just replying now. I learned of this detail of elephants fearing horses through Beryl Markham's own writing, though she didn't elaborate on the why of it. Your theory makes so much sense, however. Thanks so much for reading, and for being in touch!

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