African Elephant

Elephant Dung: More Than Just Waste – The Ecological Importance of Elephant Droppings

Elephant dung may not be a topic that comes up in everyday conversation, but it is a substance that holds surprising value and importance. These gentle giants, known as the largest land mammals on the planet, produce a significant amount of dung each day. In this article, we will explore the various uses and ecological […]

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Old Elephant Covered in Mud

Elephant Lifespan

The average lifespan of an elephant can vary significantly based on the species of the elephant in question, as well as the habitat in which the elephant lives. The following article offers a summary of the average lifespan of  the African and Asian subspecies of elephants, as well as discussing the different factors which can […]

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How much does an elephant weigh?

How much does an Elephant weigh? Elephants, the world’s largest land mammals, can be split into two different genera, separating Asian and African Elephants. The genus Elaphas corresponds to Asian Elephants and includes four different subspecies. The genus Loxodonta includes two different African Elephant species. Since the different species are adapted to different environmental conditions, […]

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Happy World Elephant Day 2019!

The concept of International Day for Elephants was first introduced by Michael Clark and Patricia Simms of CanazWest, Canada and Sivaporn Dardarananda of the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation in 2011. Officially, World Elephant Day was launched on August 12, 2012.  The film, “Return to the Forest,” was released on this day. In the film, William Shatner […]

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