How long does an pregnancy last in an elephant?

Answer 1

When a female is in heat, her scent attract males (bulls) who court and mate with the female. After the mating, the males move off and the females take care of raising the youngster. Only the strong & large adult bull elephants get to mate with females.

They mate once every 3 to 4 years. She will come to heat once her current calf is old and large enough to fend for herself

Answer 2

An elephant pregnancy, also known as gestation, lasts for approximately 22 months, which is the longest gestation period of any mammal. This allows for the development of the elephant fetus, which can weigh around 250 pounds at birth.

Answer 3

No. 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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

Yes. 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

Answer 6

An elephant is pregnant for 22 months
the elephant has the longest gestation of any land animal at 22 months.

Answer 7

A female elephant becomes sexually mature at around the age of 13 years.

Answer 8

The gestation period for an elephant is 21 months.

Answer 9

gestation period is 18 months

Answer 10

22 months.