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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.
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One ant can't really kill an elephant. Unless the elephant sees the ant, but that is kind of impossible, and has a heart attack.
The answer above is only 1/2 correct and 1/2 incorrect - Proboscidea IS a definite order of the Ungulata family. Elephants together with hyraxes, dugongs, and manatees are classified as 'paenungulates' ('almost ungulates'). Although formerly known as 'sub-ungulates', they are now recognised as representing the evolutionary intermediate between hooves and claw-like nails. With new discoveries suggesting the fact that the paenungulates were even more specialised than the 'true' ungulate group, they are now firmly established within the constantly expanding taxonomy of the ungulate infraorder. Therefore elephants ARE ungulates.
Osage Indians were, and many still are, among the tallest indigenous people. They were noted by the French traders as being around Seven feet tall! They were fierce warriors and feared by other tribes. Many women are tall also. My Aunt was 5'10. I know a young man who is 6'9 or so here in Oklahoma, Osage reservation.
I'm 1/8 Osage and we get pretty tall. at full height we average at about 6ft6in rare for us to be full height and less than 6ft. guess im lucky though lol. btw all the men on that side of the family are atleast 6'5"
Yes. Releases carbon dioxide, but the soap inside foams.
What are the difference between an elephant and a giraffe?
A giraffe has a pretty long neck and a elephant does not have one that long or one at all.
People can eat almost anything that does not kill and eat them first, (including other humans), so I am sure that it is possible to kill, cook and eat an elephant. I have no idea how an elephant would taste.
What noise does an elephant make?
Elephants can produce a variety of vocalizations, including trumpeting, roaring, rumbling, and bellowing. Their vocalizations can vary in pitch and intensity depending on the situation, such as communicating with each other or expressing emotions like excitement or distress.
What are female elephant called?
A female elephant is actually called a cow. A baby elephant is called a calf, and the male is called a bull.
A female elephant is called a cow, a male is called a bull, and a baby is called a calf. The longest living elephant on record lived for 70 years, but the average life expectancy is 40 to 65 years.
Techhnically, it's is called a Cow elephant, but when you see a group pf elephants, your can assume the adults are all females. The oldest 'cow' elephant, or 'Matriarch' is in charge of the herd (she is usually the mother of most of the female elephants). The male or bull elephants only stay with the herd until they reach puberty, then they're on their own and only come around the females for mating purposes.
Where does the White Elephant live?
White elephants are not a separate species but are albino elephants that can be found in various regions where elephants live, such as parts of Asia and Africa. They do not have a specific location where they exclusively reside.
How much does an elephant dilate?
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* An elephant family is ruled by a matriarch (older female), and generally consist of her female offspring and their young * In Africa, a basic family unit consists of six to twelve animals, but families of twelve to twenty elephants are quite common * An elephant family will split depending on the size of the family, the amount of available food, and how well they are getting along. * When the matriarch dies, one of the oldest offspring takes her place.
The mating patterns of elephants offer us key insights into family structures and life cycle behaviours. Mating patterns are unique since elephants do not confine mating to a specific time of year. The situation which develops involves the bull pursuing the cow until she is ready for mounting. When the bull elephant desires sexual activity, he approaches the matriarch-led herd. Once the bull finishes his business he joins the bachelor herd or leaves on his own. It is this male-leaving behaviour that highlights the matriarch elephant family. An elephant family is led by a matriarch, with the matriarch being the oldest and most experienced of the herd. The matriarchal society consists of her female offspring and their young. In some cases it may include one of the matriarch's sisters and her offspring as well. It is this close contact and relationship allows the rest of the elephant to acquire knowledge to be used when needed. A basic African family unit contains six to twelve members. However, keep in mind that families of twelve or more elephants are quite common in certain areas. Males as they grow older and approach puberty gradually become more independent from the family group. This involves primarily spending more time on the outskirts of the group. Eventually, the males leave the family and join with other males of different ages in a band of bulls. Of the two different groups--female family groups and bull bands--the female group appears to be the enduring social unit. Often times when groups split apart, they maintain close association between each other; this include travelling together throughout the range. These related groups have been coined 'bond groups' by Joyce Poole and Cynthia Moss. It is possible that these bond groups form larger units that have been called clans. Obviously, this is very difficult to study as well as to document as we are incapable of speaking and hearing as Elephants do. Thus, we must rely upon observations of greetings ceremonies that require an in-depth longitudinal study. A major problem for this type of ecological research is the fact that subjects are often murdered for their ivory. After a indeterminate amount of time part of the group will split off to form a new family. This seems to depend on both environmental and social influences. Such as, how well the family members are getting along and the amount of food that is available to support the group. In times of food shortage families typically will split apart to maximize the possibility for survival. When a matriarch dies, one of her elder offspring often takes the 'throne'.
Poaching of elephants is primarily carried out by organized crime syndicates and individuals who illegally kill these animals for their tusks, which are highly valued in the illegal ivory trade market. These poachers often operate in African countries where elephant populations are at risk, leading to a significant decline in their numbers.
What is the name of the goad used by a mahout to drive an elephant?
The goad used by a mahout to drive an elephant is called an ankus or bullhook. It typically consists of a sharp metal hook and a pointed tip used to guide and control the elephant. However, the use of ankus has been a subject of controversy due to animal welfare concerns.
How many elephants live in the tropical rain forest?
Elephants typically live in savannas and forests in Africa and Asia, not in the tropical rainforest. There are no wild elephant populations in the Amazon rainforest, for example.
What type of habitat do elephants live in?
Elephants can be found in a variety of habitats, including savannas, grasslands, forests, and marshes. They require access to water sources for drinking and bathing, as well as a diverse range of vegetation for food. Elephants are highly adaptable and can survive in both wet and dry environments.
What is an elephant saddle called?
A howdah.
It is referred to as a houdah or howdah. While its main purpose was to provide a more comfortable seat for someone than an elephant's back, it was also a sign of wealth.
What are the benefits of having elephants on your world?
Elephants contribute to biodiversity by shaping their environments and creating habitats for other species. They also play a crucial role in seed dispersal, which helps in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Additionally, elephants are a keystone species, meaning their presence is vital for the overall health and balance of an ecosystem.
Yes, elephants do eat leaves as part of their diet. They consume a variety of vegetation including leaves, grasses, fruits, and bark. Leaves provide essential nutrients and roughage for elephants.
What are similar species to an elephant are?
Similar species to an elephant include mammoths, mastodons, and modern-day rhinoceroses. These animals belong to the same family, Proboscidea, and share physical characteristics such as large size, tusks, and trunk-like appendages.
Yes and no. Both genders of the African elephants have tusks but the female Asian elephant does not have tusks, unlike the male Asian elephant.
Was Chuckles the elephant's name at highland park zoo?
No, the name of the first elephant at the Highland Park Zoo was named "Gusky."
