What could have prevented the wooly mammoths death?
All the wooly mammoths were frozen to death. They got frozen in a big ice burg and are still preserved at sea somewhere. but nobody has found them yet so they are lonley at sea and they need a friend:( if you were a wooly mammoth trapped in an ice cube you would be cold to.
Does a mouse scare an elephant?
Yes this is true if you watch the TV show Mythbusters they hae done a special on it
They take part in sexual reproduction. Unlike plants who use asexual reproduction. They copulate just like all other mammals.
The same way as people, dogs, cats, horses, ect...
They mate pretty much in the same way as any mammal does. The female is mounted from behind and then all the action begins. However there are some differences like the gestation period of the female elephant is nearly 2 years. The pack is sometimes lead by the matriarch and wandering bulls will mate with season females. For the rest of the time the bull elephants are solitary creatures.
Elephants are mammals, so they reproduce via sexual reproduction. The physical relations are similar to other four-legged mammals including dogs and horses.
An adult elephant will eat 300-600 pounds of food per day. Now that just makes me hungry.
Elephants eat between 149 and 169 kg (330-375 lb.) of vegetation daily.
Elephants in the wild consumes grass, leaves and such, with a high percentage of water, and may eat up to 300 kgs/day. In captivity they eat about 30 kg hay, 10 kg carrots or similar, and 5-10 kg of bread. Some zoos give a "breakfast" of different grains, about 3-10 kg. Also vitamin's, (especially A and D) minerals, (salt, calcium) and trace elements (such as Selenium) are often added. Depending on the temperature, they drink from 100 to 300 liters/day. Above 250 liters a day indicates something is wrong. Elephants suffering from TBC may drink upto 600 liters.
Elephants are pure vegetarians. Their diet includes huge quantities of grass and leaves from trees. They are also known to eat fruits and coconut. They are especially fond of Bananas. They are known to eat over 150 kgs of vegetation in a single day.
No, Elephants detest living in a zoo because there are no open areas for them to run about in and many tourists of the zoo distract them. And also they have been given needles to make them not be so mean to the people.
What did the elephant man look like?
Contrary to his show name, Joseph Carey Merrick (1862-1890) was quite short. When examined by Dr. Frederick Treves in 1884, Merrick's height was recorded as about 5'2." His head, by contrast, measured 36 inches in circumference!
How much does the averange newborn elephant weigh in pounds?
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. They can walk almost immediately after birth
Why do elephants throw water over themsevles?
There are two major reasons. The first is evaporative cooling: as the water evaporates from the mud, it helps cool the elephant. The second is pest control: it helps protect their skin from biting and stinging insects and parasites.
How long dose it take for an elephant baby to develop before being born?
Elephants have one of the longest gestation period among mammals. They are pregnant for a period of around 22 months. After the 22 month gestation, they giver birth to a calf that is approximately 250 pounds heavy and stands at around 2.5 feet tall
Weight of an African elephant in pounds?
Male African elephants stand at around 10 to 13 feet tall at their shoulder and weigh between 10000 to 13000 pounds
Female African elephants stand at around 7.2 to 8.5 feet tall at their shoulder and weigh between 4500 to 7000 pounds.
What is being done to preserve elephants?
Nations worldwide have imposed a ban on hunting elephants. conservationists world over are trying to create awareness among the public about these gentle beasts. Countries are taking steps to conserve the habitats where elephants live. These are some steps taken to conserve elephants.
What are the dangers of the African elephant?
Elephants are probably the largest living mammals on earth. They don't have any natural predators that can attack a full grown elephant. However, adolescent or young asian elephants can fall prey to adult Lions or Tigers. This can only happen if the youngster strays away from the herd.
What animal stands as a symbol of the republican party -- a donkey or an elephant?
An elephant is the symbol of the republican party. The donkey is the symbol of the democratic party.
How long does it take for a elephant to reach full term of a pregnancy?
Elephants have one of the longest gestation period among mammals. They are pregnant for a period of around 22 months. After the 22 month gestation, they giver birth to a calf that is approximately 250 pounds heavy and stands at around 2.5 feet tall
Do African elephants live in jungles in Africa?
A jungle is a type of forest, so both.
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How many offspring does an elephant have?
Elephants usually have only one calf at a time. Twins are extremely rare and unheard of anywhere. Elephants have one of the longest gestation period among mammals. They are pregnant for a period of around 22 months. After the 22 month gestation, they giver birth to a calf that is approximately 250 pounds heavy and stands at around 2.5 feet tall
How much water does an adult elephant have to drink a day?
Info from Busch Gardens: Elephants require about 68.4 to 98.8 L (18 to 26 gal.) of water daily, but may consume up to 152 L (40 gal.). An adult male elephant can drink up to 212 L (55 gal.) of water in less than five minutes. This is water consumed and does not include water for bathing. See link for more.
Does an elephant have a good sense of memory?
absolutly....the remember EVERYTHING in fact there have been accounts of care takers of elephants in need that are released back into the world and they will remember the individual after years and years and years. its been proven.
Why were people killing elephants?
Apart from the stupidity of some people, a major reason is greed. Elephants are valued for body parts such as the ivory that can be obtained from their tusks, and poachers are more interested in the monetary value of these parts, than in the value of these magnificent animals for themselves.
What is the main treat to elephants?
It depends on the individual. Old trainers were quite inhumane, using an angus or bullhook to break an elephants spirit. They were ''trained'' to lay down, move forward, come, present foot and various other commands. New trainers use reward methods as a humane way of getting better results, called operant conditioning.