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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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The elephant is not fat, it is just one of the larger species on earth.-Some elephants can be fat, because some elephants have large stomachs.
How is the elephant a key stone species of the savanna?
Many, many species are dependent on elephants for their survival. Elephants are also integral to vegetative regrowth and healthy habitat. In fact, elephants affect climate and weather.
Elephants are very good at finding water during times of drought. They can smell and sound out underground water that is located near the surface. They dig with their tusks to reach the water and then open it up for their use. Once they leave the water, other species use it, too. This is critical during drought when many animals would die of thirst.
Elephant also help native trees regenerate by pruning and helping prevent detrimental undergrowth. This eliminates overcrowding and promotes healthy habitat.
Elephants have been proven to have a positive effects on the local climate and help prevent devastating wildfires because of their presence in an area.
Elephant manure is extremely rich in nutrition and is a fertilizer, while also spreading seed for new growth of native plants. A fairly well known beetle, the dung beetle, lives on elephant dung. They help break up elephant manure and spread it around, plus use it to nourish their young as well as a food source. The beetle is dependent on elephant dung for its life and it in turn is an integral part of the food chain for many other animals.
Without elephants, the balance of nature will be disrupted, ecosystems will be destroyed, and many other animals will go extinct.
There are three subspecies of Elephants living today. They are the African Bush Elephant, African Forest Elephant, and the Asian Elephant, sometimes called the "Indian Elephant".
They are herbivores, eating a variety of vegetation, and spending on average 16 hours a day collecting food. Grasses, make up about 50% of their diet, while leaves, bamboo, bark, roots, twigs, and small amounts of fruits, seeds, and flowers, make up the remaining food intake. The adult elephants digestive system can only digest 40% of what they eat. They must make up for this by eating more, on a daily basis. An adult elephant on average, can consume 300-600 pounds (140-270 kg) of food daily, depending on their size, and activity.
Elephants are herbivores, first of all. They eat only plant matter. They like to eat fruits, such as watermelons, bananas, and apples. They also eat many veggies, like carrots, cabbage, and spinach. They even will eat branches and leaves from wild trees. Lastly, they eat peanuts and other legumes.
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Elephants are herbivores so they mainly eat plants. I don't think that they are picky but that is why they migrate so much so that they can find more food. When the baby's are younger they drink milk from there mother and then start to gradually adjust to eating all kinds of plants!
Elephants are herbivores and eat plants. They eat leaves and bark of some trees. They also eat small tender branches of trees and shrubs. Also grass.
Are elephants related to cows?
Elephants are related to cows quite distantly. The closest taxonomical classification which cattle and elephants share is Infraclass Eutheria. From there, the divide commences.
Do tigers live where elephants live?
Yes. In India Tigers and Elephants are known to share the same jungles. Though they don't attack or harm one another, they have been sharing the same habitat for thousands of years in India. Though either of them are known to kill one another, adult male tigers may be able to kill young or injured elephants.
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Amber is not a live elephant, but elephant figurines can be made from amber.
What is a sentence for white elephant?
It's an impressive exhibition hall but rarely attracts a crowd; it's a real white elephant!
