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Like every living thing, an elephant likes lots of things, but what it needs most is space.
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What types of areas do elephants use for shelter?
First of all, it depends on the elephant. Forest elephants have the forest for shelter, while savanna elephants do not. Elephants, in general, are large enough that they don't need protection from predators and therefore don't need shelter. They also don't need shelter for breeding, as baby elephants are plenty protected by large ones and capable of moving around on their own. Also, some animals need shelter to protect them from the natural elements. Elephants are build strong enough that that does not apply to them, so they don't really need any. In other words, elephants are designed so that they don't need shelter.
Why do they paint elephants in Hindu culture for weddings?
There are several reasons that elephants are painted in India. Elephants are a symbol of royalty. When the royals ride elephants, the elephants are often adorned with gold, silver, silks, and paints to match the clothing or party of the royalty. The elephants are a statement of power. Elephants are also painted to help with tourism. They are a major draw in certain areas of India, and many villages depend on the elephants as a source of income. Beautifully painted elephants are often just a happy thing to look at. An elephant covered in painted lotus blossoms and playing tug of war with another elephant will bring in a crowd and cash. Painted elephants are commonly used in celebration. Elephants are sacred in Indian culture. The Hindu god, Ganesh, has the head of an elephant. Painting and decorating the elephant is a sign of respect and care.
How do elephants crack open peanuts?
Elephants don't crack open peanuts, first off. Elephants eat hay, grass, and leaves, not peanuts. People in the circus used to train elephants to hid the peanuts in their trunks, but they don't eat the peanuts.
What is heavier a tree or elephant?
mammoth's weigh more but they are exstinked CORRECT ANSWER: Animals living today that are bigger than elephants are aquatic. They are: Blue whale Sperm whale Whale shark Right whale Finback whale Humpback whale
Do elephants hibernate If yes how?
No, elephants do not hibernate. They are awake and active throughout the year. Only animals that live in the polar region hibernate and elephants live only in hot countries and in dense forests. So they don't have a need to hibernate.
What are two need that elephants must meet?
elephants need water2. elephants need food3. elephants need airThis is what elephants need to survive.
Why do elephants run?
elephants run either to get away if they feel threaten or there really happy or exited
Why do elephants need rivers?
Elephants need rivers to drink from and wash themselves with.
A picture of an elephants body parts?
you will need to go to your library and find a book on elephants
Do elephants need their family in zoos?
no.
Where do elephants get their water they need to survive?
Elephants get there water from lake rivers and streams through there trunk.
Why do you like elephants?
Because my favorite movie is Dumbo and elephants are the biggest mammals on earth now but they are usually happy and if not anoyed or scared they are very friendly around kids that's why they are my favorite animal :D
Do elephants have moist skin?
no they need to bath
Why do elephants need less energy per kilo than a mouse?
Elephants need less energy because less of their body is exposeded to the cold
When did the humans hunt elephants for ivory?
whenever they need to
Do baby elephants eat adult poo?
Baby elephants (as well as some other animals) eat the feces of their mother or other animals in the herd to obtain the bacteria they need to digest their food. Elephants digest plant matter in their gut using bacteria, and since elephants are born without this bacteria, they need to eat the feces of other elephants to obtain it.
When is cage the elephants new album coming out?
January 11, 2011. It's called 'Thank You, Happy Birthday'.
