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unlike the Indian elephant the African elephant has not ever been domesticated on any sort of large scale.
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Are African elephants asexual or sexual?
All elephants are sexual, including African Elephants.
Are South African elephants afraid of mice?
There have been test with South African elephants to see if they were really afraid of mice. Mice have stopped elephants in their tracts when placed in front of the elephant. The animal showed signs of being cautious and upset but not proven to be fearful.
What kind of elephant lives in Africa?
the forest elephants and the savanna elephants
Are African elephants largest land animals on earth?
yes they are
Are there elephants in Africa?
the African elephants population has been reduced from millions to between 470,000 and 700,000 individuals. Perhaps as many as 300,000 elephants may live in central Africa, but the region's forests are so thick, it's hard for researchers to count themRight now there isn't enough information to say exactly how many African elephants are in Africa. There have been enough counted to be removed from the endangered list however.
Can or have African elephants be domesticated?
Sort of. Elephants in Asia have been domesticated to harvest teak on plantations Burma and other countries in that area. No African elephants have been domesticated persay, but a handful have created strong bonds with humans and can be handled. It is possible to domesticate African elephants, but no one has really tried as there is no need and they are seen as more wild.
Is the elephant a wild animal?
Both African and Asian elephants live in the wild. However, Asian elephants have been domesticated for centuries.
Are elephants violent against humans?
Yes, they can ... BUT no where as easily as the Indian elephant. An example of trained African elephants are the ones that Hannibal brought across the Mediterranean and through the mountains with his army when he was attacking Rome.
Do African elephants shed fur?
It has not been discovered yet
How long have Asian elephants been endangered?
Asian elephants have been endangered since 1986. This is because they have never been properly domesticated and have been poached for their tusks.
Are African elephants asexual or sexual?
All elephants are sexual, including African Elephants.
Which has larger ears African or Asian elephants?
African elephants
What animal comes in the African and Indian varieties?
elephants come in african and indian varieties you can get african elephants and indian elephants.
How much hair do African Elephants have?
How much hair do African Elephants have?
What is the population of African elephants?
There are about 470,000 living African elephants at this time.
African elephants are larger than Asian elephant?
Yes, african elephants are slightly larger than asian elephants. Male African elephants reach about 4m whereas male Asian elephants reach 3.5m.
What type of animal are Elephants?
There are two major species which are the African elephant and the Asian elephant.There are also Sri Lankan, Indian, Borneo pygmy, Forest, African savanna, and Sumatran elephants.
