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Elephant babies are called calfs, male elephants are called bulls, and females are called cows.

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What are female elephant called?

A female elephant is actually called a cow. A baby elephant is called a calf, and the male is called a bull.A female elephant is called a cow, a male is called a bull, and a baby is called a calf. The longest living elephant on record lived for 70 years, but the average life expectancy is 40 to 65 years.Techhnically, it's is called a Cow elephant, but when you see a group pf elephants, your can assume the adults are all females. The oldest 'cow' elephant, or 'Matriarch' is in charge of the herd (she is usually the mother of most of the female elephants). The male or bull elephants only stay with the herd until they reach puberty, then they're on their own and only come around the females for mating purposes.


What is a baby African elephant called?

The name for a baby elephant is calf. The elephant's mother would be called a cow, and the father would be called a bull.


What is a female elephant callled?

Female elephants are called cows while male elephants are called bulls and young elephants are called calves. Like cows, elephants live in groups called "herds".


What do baby elephants suck with?

Baby elephants suckle with their mouth, using their trunk to help guide and manipulate the process. The trunk also plays a crucial role in their coordination and ability to grasp and hold onto the nipple during feeding.


Why is Laos called the land of a million elephants?

Laos is called the "Land of a Million Elephants" because historically the country was home to a large population of elephants. Elephants have played a significant role in Laotian culture, tradition, and religion, which is why they are a symbol of the country.