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Elephant Lifespan: How long do Elephants live?

The average lifespan of an elephant in the wild is around 50 to 70 years. A recent study had the median lifespan of an African elephant at 56 years. However, some African elephants have been known to live for up to 80 years.

Elephants are one of the longest-lived land animals. African elephants generally have a longer lifespan than Asian elephants. Female elephants tend to live longer than males.

Elephants in the wild face many dangers, such as predators, hunger, and disease. These factors can shorten their lifespan. Humans also pose a threat to elephants. Hunting and illegal poaching are major threats to wild populations.

In addition, habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activity can also reduce the lifespan of elephants.

Read on to find out more fascinating facts about the lifespan of Elephants.

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Elephant behaviors Elephants in the wild Questions & Answers (FAQs)

How do Elephants sleep?

Elephants are one of the most fascinating creatures on earth. They are huge and majestic, but also gentle and caring. And as it turns out, they are quite mysterious too! For example, did you know that elephants sleep differently than any other animal?

Elephants are also the only mammal that can’t jump. This is because their bones are so dense and heavy. And yet, despite their size and weight, elephants are very good at swimming! But back to the original topic; elephants sleeping habits.

First, elephants usually only sleep for about two hours a day. But they don’t sleep all at once like we do.

Instead, they take short naps throughout the day and night. Second, elephants don’t sleep lying down like we do. Instead, they often stand up or lie on their side.

Read on for more fascinating facts!

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Abnormal behaviors in Elephants; Swaying is normally linked to distress

There are some Elephants behaviors that can be said to be natural or stereotypical, but then there are some that are considered to be abnormal. The swaying of an Elephant is something that is often linked to distress, so if you see an Elephant swaying then it’s likely that something is wrong.

Other abnormal behaviors in Elephants include:

  • Playing with objects that aren’t toys
  • Obsessively chewing on things
  • Self-mutilation
  • Excessive shaking or twitching
  • Aggression towards people or other animals

However, it has also been noted that some captive elephants sway due to an instinctual need to keep balance. Swaying can also be a sign of physical discomfort, such as when an elephant is experiencing joint pain.

Trunk-in-air behaviour is another sign of distress in elephants. This is when an elephant lifts its trunk up in the air and waves it around, often while making a trumpeting sound.

This behaviour is usually only seen when an elephant is severely distressed or agitated.

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Can Elephants swim? They even swim underwater!

Elephants are known to be big and bulky animals. Many people think that they cannot move or swim very well because of just that, their size. However, elephants are excellent swimmers and capable of crossing rivers and even swimming underwater!

The largest ever recorded elephant swim was over 22 miles long and took place in India. The elephant trunk serves as a snorkel while they’re swimming, this helps them to breathe while they are underwater.

While most elephants live on land, there are some that live in swampy areas. These elephants have webbed feet that help them to swim through the water.

Elephants are amazing creatures and it is fascinating to learn about all of the things they can do! It is clear that they are not limited by their size, but rather, they are able to use their abilities to adapt to their environment and survive.

Read on for more amazing facts about why elephants can swim.

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Why do Elephants have big ears? (hint: it goes beyond hearing)

For an elephant, their huge ears are crucial to their survival beyond only hearing.

The large size of the elephant ears allows them to regulate their body temperature, mainly to drop their body temperature during hot days.

Blood vessels in the ear are close to the surface, so when they need to cool down, they flap their ears to create airflow and release heat.

Read on to find out more reasons why the Elephants have such big ears as well as differences in ear size between the different species of Elephants.

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Everything you need to know about Adopting an Elephant

Most people know that adopting a pet is a great way to help an animal in need, but did you know that you can adopt an elephant? That’s right! By adopting an elephant through a reputable organization, you can help provide for the care and needs of these beautiful creatures.

Here are just a few of the many reasons why you should consider adopting an elephant:

  • Elephants are some of the largest and most majestic creatures on Earth, and they deserve our help.
  • Adopting an elephant helps to support conservation efforts for these animals.
  • Elephants are social animals, and they thrive when they have a herd to interact with. By adopting an elephant, you are providing him or her with a herd.
  • Adopting an elephant helps to raise awareness about the plight of these animals in the wild.

So, if you’re thinking about adopting a pet, why not consider an elephant? With your help, these animals can thrive and continue to grace our planet with their beauty.

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Elephant Poo: Why these facts will ding-dung your mind

Elephant Poo from an African Elephant

Elephants produce up to 100 kg of dung each day. The average elephant will produce this by taking a poop 8-10 times per day. That’s a lot of poop, and it can tell us a lot about an elephant’s health and diet. Scientists even study elephant poo to learn about the animals’ behavior and social interactions.

Dung beetles also love elephant poo! These little critters can roll a piece of elephant dung up to 20 times their body weight. They use the dung as food and as a place to lay their eggs.

Elephants poo mainly consists of seeds, leaves, fruit, and grass. It also contains a lot of undigested food, which is why dung beetles and other smaller animals are so attracted to it.

Here are some more amazing facts about elephant poo that will ding-dung your mind.

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Why do Elephants have a small tail?

Elephant's tail from behind

The elephant is the largest land mammal on the planet. Weighing in at two to six tons, they are taller than most other land mammals and can outrun most predators.

So why do these big animals have such a small tail?

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Elephants proving they’re smart and we can’t ignore it

Two smart elephants bathing

Elephants really are smarter than we believe. There have been multiple studies done over the years on elephants to measure their IQ and cognitive behaviours, all of which have come to the same conclusion – they’re much smarter than we believe.

The results of the studies show that elephants and thereby also wild elephants are capable of thinking, planning and remembering, all at a level not seen in almost any other species.

They also display behaviours that indicate they’re self-aware – something only humans and our closest relatives (chimpanzees, dolphins and others) are known to do. Read on to find out more!

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Top destinations for elephant safari in Africa

Elephant Safari in Africa

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When it comes to African safaris, the elephant is one of the most popular animals featured. From Kenya to South Africa, elephant sightings are reported by many avid travelers and animal enthusiasts, making Africa an elephant hotspot for elephant safaris. Elephant Safari’s take you deep into the wild where elephants roam freely without fences keeping them within designated areas.

These amazing creatures have been on this earth for millions of years and continue to amaze us with their intelligence and social behaviors. Safari tours that specialize in Elephant viewing have become increasingly popular these days among families, couples, teenagers, groups of friends, individuals who are simply passionate about seeing the beauty of nature up close & personal. This blog post takes a look at some of our favorite destinations across Africa for Elephant safari tours!

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