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elephants protect themselves by flailing their trunk. their trunk is very strong.

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Have African elephants lost there habitat?

Yes, African elephants have been losing their habitat due to factors such as human encroachment, deforestation, and agricultural expansion. This loss of habitat puts elephants at risk of conflict with humans and limits their ability to find food and water. Efforts are being made to conserve and protect their habitats to ensure the survival of African elephants.


How does elephant protect itself?

Elephants protect themselves by living in groups that provide safety in numbers, using their size and strength as a deterrent to predators, and displaying defensive behaviors like trumpeting, charging, and using their tusks. They also rely on their intelligence and strong social bonds to communicate and coordinate to ward off threats.


What is the difference in size and shape between Indian elephants and African elephants?

One difference is that African elephants have the bigger ears. They are also slightly bigger in size that Indian elephants. African elephants also have two "fingers" at the end of there trunk while Indian elephants only have one and African elephants are more grey while Idian elephants are more of a dusty colour.


How many African elephants left in the world?

Approximately 415,000 African elephants are left in the wild, but their numbers are still declining due to threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Efforts to conserve and protect these majestic animals are crucial to ensure their survival for future generations.


What type of animal are Elephants?

There are two major species which are the African elephant and the Asian elephant.There are also Sri Lankan, Indian, Borneo pygmy, Forest, African savanna, and Sumatran elephants.