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Elephants
The largest land mammal on earth, elephants are divided into African Elephants and Asian Elephants. African Elephants have tusks and larger ears than Asian Elephants, and questions about all elephants should be asked in this category.
4,375 Questions
Why do people in Africa still hunt elephants for their tusks even though it is illegal?
They do that because tusks are basically IVORY. Which is an extremely valuable material. And sometime (but rarely) they are hunted for food.
How long do baby elephants drink their mother's milk?
Baby elephants nurse for up to two years of age.
It is common name of animals belonging to class Scaphopoda and phylum mollusca. Its shell is tusk shaped and buried in soil.
Why do some people worship elephants?
Elephant is considered the most intelligent animal in Hinduism. However they worship doesn't injure humanity.
Does the elephant's tusk grow continously through life?
Yes they do, in fact a bull (male) elephant tusk grows up to seven inches every year.
How tall is a three day old African Elephant next to it's mother?
An African Elephant baby (called a calf) is knee-high tall to its mother.
Is it possible to hear without ears through the use of bone conduction?
To a certain (small) extent, yes.
What does a green anaconda feel like?
It is smooth. Oh yeah, some advice, don't rub it back up, or it will ruffle the snake's scales and it will kill you.
Why is it an advantage for elephant who lives in an open grassland have big ears?
It need to lose heat through its ears
Female elephants (cows) live in herds while the male elephants (bulls) leave the herd after several years and travel alone
Can elephants pull out trees and flowers?
Yes, they can pull out trees and flowers. Elephants have very strong trunks.
What color are elephants that live in deserts?
Elephants don't live in deserts. They live in tropical zones.
Why do elephants find salts at waterhole?
All animals need various salts as part of their diet. Salts are needed in the blood and to make nerves work.
In the middle of continents there is very little salt in the environment and the Animals have to specifically look of it and eat it, usually in natural "salt licks" or by eating certain soft rocks. Generations of animals will use these resources and they become part of the animals migration routes.
Humans frequently put salt blocks down at waterholes so that the animals stay longer (licking the salt) at the holes, enabling tourists to get a better view.
How long does it take to get your period after having a baby?
Unless you are nursing your period will return in six weeks.
An elephant is overweight and an unhealthy feeling animal and slow and a kangaroo is ideal weight and a healthy feeling animal and know their fitness!
What non living thing does an elephant depend on?
An elephant depends on water as a non-living thing for its survival. Water is essential for their hydration, digestion, and thermoregulation. Elephants can consume large amounts of water daily, and access to water sources is crucial for their well-being in their natural habitats.
