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it increases the chance the calf will live to reproduce
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What are African elephant predators?
Adult African elephants have no predators other than humans. Elephants calfs predators include lions, hyenas, and crocodiles. When a predator approaches a elephant herd the herd will form a protective circle around the young until the threat leaves.
Does an elephant have a predator?
An adult elephant has no real predators. Lions may take a very small baby elephant, but the adults guard them very well to prevent this. Elephants are plant eaters so they do not prey on anything.
What is the type of interaction between lion and zebra?
When a lion(s) sees, hears, smells, or has any kind of a sense that there is a elephant around, they will go after it, because they see it as prey. Once the elephants spot the lions, the older larger elephants will make form a circle, and the young elephants will be inside the circle. The elephants get mad, and start making noises to try to ward off the lions. The lions will either go away or they will try to attack.
What does an elephant in a circle on an ordnance Survey map indicate?
An elephant symbol on an Ordnance Survey map typically represents a zoo or wildlife park where elephants are kept. It is used to indicate the location of the facility for visitors or those interested in wildlife attractions.
Can elephants catch colds?
elephants do get sick sometimes, like people. If an older elephant or a baby is lagging behind, the others circle it and urge it along to help keep it warm and support it until it is well again. Adult elephants have been seen crushing food in their mouths and allowing young or ailing elephants to remove the food. The food is then collected and chewed.
Do African elephants form a circle around the babies to protect it?
probably do because elephants are very family oriented and will stay together for life. If one dies the other will stay near and fight off vultures etc. until the rest of the group starts to walk away. there is a story recently of a dog and elephant that were friends for years and when the dog was killed by wolves the elephant picked the dead dog up with its trunk and carried him for a couple of miles to the gate of the home
What is the universal sign of stupidity?
A circle with a donkey in it. Alternate answer: A circle with an elephant in it.
How do adult elephants protect their young ones from predators?
Elephants are mammals. They drink their mothers milk from underneath the mothers until they are big. :)
What predators do elephants face?
Elephants are pretty big and most creatures recognize that it is a bad idea to cross them or they get smashed to a pulp. However, In Africa lions and packs of hyenas have been known to attack an injured or extremely old elephant or an elephant calf that has strayed away from its herd. In Asia, a large adult Tiger or a Lion can attack a young elephant calf. Young African elephants are prey to lions, hyenas, and crocodiles.Humans, of course, can kill an elephant, but it is now illegal in most countries. Humans are the biggest enemies to elephants in all its habitats. Armed with guns hunters and poachers are the biggest threat to elephant numbers.Humans, we hunt them for their skin and ivory (tusks).Pretty much only man, in the form of Ivory poachers. Left to their own devices, a grown elephant is more than a match for any other animal in it's habitat.
Does elephants protect itself from predators by protective circle?
Yes. They usually form a protective circle around the youngsters. They will fan their ears and puff them out to make themselves look bigger to any prowling lions or cheetahs. If they don't take the hint and go away, they usually get some very loud trumpeting and then they charge at the offending predator. If they don't have the common sense to get out of the way quick, they will get squished. Basically, the moral of the story is, do not cross an angry elephant if you want to live.
Do elephants live in groups or are they solitary animals?
Elephants live as a big heard which comprises of dozens of females and a bunch of baby elephants too. Almost all female baby elephants stay with the herd all their lives. Whereas, the male baby elephants usually leave the herd when they are around 5 years or so. Once they are old enough to fend for themselves, they usually wander off and lead solitary lives.
What work do elephants do?
elaphants help with logging in some areas of the world.
