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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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Are elephants afraid of lions?
i would have to go with elephant because if you get chased by a wild elephant or lion... a lion will catch you or unless u were a cheetah, but a elephant would be 2 slow.. and they seem more caring, lions seem mean and twisted
How do you protect elephants in danger of extinction?
Step 1- Take an eco-tour that includes elephant viewing. You might go on a traditional safari or opt for a photography tour. Either way, money from eco-tourism helps to convince governments and individuals about the value of conserving wild animals.
Step 2- Support ivory bans by avoiding products made from ivory or any other part of an elephant. While many countries have bans against ivory trade, some individuals still choose to buy ivory on the black market. If you own an ivory or skin product, avoid wearing it as demand perpetuates poaching.
Step 3- Give money to organizations doing research on elephants and working for better conservations. Research helps scientists and policymakers understand the impact of human encroachment on elephants and to monitor the populations throughout Africa. Your donation may be used to help fund research project, refuges for elephants or other projects.
Step 4- Volunteer with a conservation organization in Africa. You can help take care of elephants in refuges, educate local farmers about ways to prevent conflict with elephants and help with other conservation efforts. You may also be able to help with ongoing research projects.
Step 5- Visit zoos that participate in international efforts to save elephants. Although some zoos have been criticized for their elephant treatment, others are actively involved in research and conservation efforts. Find out how elephants at your local zoo are treated and what's being done to preserve the species.
Step 6- Participate in fundraisers held by zoos or conservation organizations benefiting zoos. You'll learn more about the elephants' plight and give money to the organization at the same time.
How many African elephants is in the earth?
Lots! But the main types of animal are:
Zebras, Lions, Lepards, Monkeys, Cheetahs, Elephants, Rhinos, Dik-Diks, Antalopes, Tigers, Girrafes, Hippos, Meerkats, Lemurs, a variety of birds, Flamingos, Crocodiles, Buffalos, Wildebeasts, Warthogs, Gazelles and lots, lots more!!
Is an African elephant a predator or a prey or both?
Neither really. they are so big, they are seldom prey & they are herbivores, not carnivores.
Which is a bigger elephant African or Asian?
10 T0 12 THOUSAND ELEPHANTS LIVE IN AFRICA AND ASIA COMBINED. However this is the amount of elephants that have been recorded or tracked. There is a possibility of additional 5000 at maximum.
Do female elephants have trunks?
Elephant seals have their trunks to make a weird call and for a couple other things.
The characters in Hills Like White Elephants are?
Type your answer here... D.An American couple and a Spanish bartender
What is a tusk on an elephant?
Adult Male Elephants have the longest and largest tusks of all elephant species. The Tusk is nothing but a teeth that has grown out of the skull. Just like a human teeth, it is made of calcium and other minerals. It is used as a display of size and strength and sometimes during fights or to bring down a tree while feeding. Females usually have a very small tusk or no tusk at all.
Are African elephants larger than woolly mammoths?
Acording to what i have heard it is said that the woolly mammoth would be about twice the size of an African elephant.
How would it affect the food chain if African elephants went extinct?
Well for starters the whole food chain would crumple or at least a chain of the food chain would deteriorate or it could have consequencive effects on the other animals. Lets say for example the wolf fed on elk and deers. The elk and the deers would overpopulated and food will be scarce.
Why are trunks helpful to elephants?
In every way! Elephants' trunks evolved because as they grew taller and taller, they had no way to reach water or food. That is the main purpose of the trunk, to get food and water. The trunk can pluck leaves off an over-hanging branch, or push down the tree that branch is on and strip the bark of to eat. The ability to preform such a wide range of motions comes from the "finger" on the tip of the elephants trunk that is very sensitive and accurate. Asian elephants have one finger, Africans have 2. To drink, elephant suck up to 2 gallons of water into their trunk and spray it into their mouth. The trunk is also uses in Male elephant fights, and as a way of communication. Elephants trumpet to alert their herd, to exhibit emotion, or to scare off predators. Their trunks are really noses as well as all of these tools, and extremely accurate ones at that. Elephants can smell water up to ten miles away by lifting their trunks into the air. Like a human baby learning to use its hands, elephant babies have to develope the fine motors skills that allow them to pick up a blade of grass. They also have to learn just how to take a drink of water once they're finished nursing. These are literally a few of the reasons an elephant without a trunk would be unable to survive.
What is the average mass of an adult elephant in kg?
The Average Asian elephant weighs anywhere between 2.7 tonnes to 4.5 tonnes. Full grown adult tuskers are known to weigh in the range of 4.5 tonnes.
The Average African elephant weighs 2.7 to 6 tonnes. Though the African females are known to weigh approximately the same as their Asian counterparts, African Bulls are known to be much heavier than their Asian brothers.
How many kids can an elephant have per pregnancy?
Female elephants social life revolves around breeding and raising of calves. A female will usually be sexually mature at around the age of thirteen.
After a gestation period of twenty-two-month, the mother gives birth to a calf that weighs about 115 kg and stands over 75 cm tall
The new born is usually the center of attention for the whole herd. The baby is born nearly blind and at first relies almost completely on its trunk to discover the world around it. The whole herd helps defend and raise the young one.
How much do baby Asian elephants weigh?
Baby Elephants are one of the largest and heavies babies at birth. At birth, they weigh approximately 250 pounds and can stand at around 2.5 feet tall. Elephant calves feed exclusively on their mother's milk for the first few months and grow rapidly in both size and weight. They slowly move on to solid diet like grass and fruits after a few months of age. At the end of a year or so, they weigh over a 1000 pounds.
What is the movie water for elephants about?
I bought the book and read it and it's really good. It's about an old man who is living at a nursing home and remembering his days when he was working at the circus: The Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. He falls in love with a married woman and they end up having about 5 children. It's extremely good((:
Who used elephants in World War 2?
War elephants trampled the enemy underfoot and disorganized their ranks, leaving them running for cover, dead, or vulnerable.
Are elephants naturally aggressive?
No. If they do get aggressive, it is probably because you are threatening it. They will defend their calves. Males can be very aggressive during musth, the time when they are ready for mating.
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