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There’s something special about elephants. It’s not just their immense
size, incredible trunk, great ears and magnificent tusks … elephants are
gentle, intelligent, loving and loyal. They deserve our special care. Sadly
elephants face many threats … both in the wild and in captivity.
The African elephant is the largest land mammal in the world. Its tusks
become curved as they grow, and in males they can reach lengths of up
to 350cm. Its large, triangular ears are not only perfect for collecting
sound, but they are also used for releasing body heat, and elephants
spread them out to intimidate other animals. African elephants usually
move in herds of around 10, with the oldest female as leader. Male
elephants often leave the herd around the age of 10 years, and lead
solitary lives. Elephants are herbivorous and feed on leaves, branches,
tree bark and fruit.
Poaching significantly reduced the population of Loxodonta in certain
regions during the 20th century. An example of this poaching pressure is
in the eastern region of Chad—elephant herds there were substantial as
recently as 1970, with an estimated population of 300,000; however, by
2006 the number had dwindled to about 10,000. The African elephant
nominally has governmental protection, but poaching is still a serious issue
Interactive Crossword Puzzle
Printable Crossword Answer Key
Take this fun quiz
Sri Lankan Elephants Printable eBook
African Animal Unit Study & Lesson Plans
African Elephant Fact Sheet from Panda.org PDF
Make a 3D Paper Elephant - From Canon
A4 Elephant 13 pg
Assembly Guide 4 pg
Elephant Fact Sheet from Bornfree PDF format
Listen to an African Elephant
Download the storybook - Umboo the Elephant
Watch Videos
Tuska & Pepi Elephant Activity Book from HBSC Holdings
PDF
size, incredible trunk, great ears and magnificent tusks … elephants are
gentle, intelligent, loving and loyal. They deserve our special care. Sadly
elephants face many threats … both in the wild and in captivity.
The African elephant is the largest land mammal in the world. Its tusks
become curved as they grow, and in males they can reach lengths of up
to 350cm. Its large, triangular ears are not only perfect for collecting
sound, but they are also used for releasing body heat, and elephants
spread them out to intimidate other animals. African elephants usually
move in herds of around 10, with the oldest female as leader. Male
elephants often leave the herd around the age of 10 years, and lead
solitary lives. Elephants are herbivorous and feed on leaves, branches,
tree bark and fruit.
Poaching significantly reduced the population of Loxodonta in certain
regions during the 20th century. An example of this poaching pressure is
in the eastern region of Chad—elephant herds there were substantial as
recently as 1970, with an estimated population of 300,000; however, by
2006 the number had dwindled to about 10,000. The African elephant
nominally has governmental protection, but poaching is still a serious issue
Interactive Crossword Puzzle
Printable Crossword Answer Key
Take this fun quiz
Sri Lankan Elephants Printable eBook
African Animal Unit Study & Lesson Plans
African Elephant Fact Sheet from Panda.org PDF
Make a 3D Paper Elephant - From Canon
A4 Elephant 13 pg
Assembly Guide 4 pg
Elephant Fact Sheet from Bornfree PDF format
Listen to an African Elephant
Download the storybook - Umboo the Elephant
Watch Videos
- Video taken at Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
- Elephant & Lion Battle it Out
- Elephant & Buffalo vs Lions
- Revenge of the Elephants. Elephants have long been considered gentle
giants, but are they capable of revenge?
Tuska & Pepi Elephant Activity Book from HBSC Holdings
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| The Amboseli Trust for Elephants aims to ensure the long- term conservation and welfare of Africa’s elephants in the context of human needs and pressures through scientific research, training, community outreach and public awareness. |
| The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity working throughout the world to stop individual wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in the wild. Born Free protects wild elephants and their habitat in Africa and Asia, fights the brutal ivory trade, cares for orphaned calves, opposes the capture of wild elephants for zoos, and campaigns against exploitation. Activate, Born Free's proactive letter-writing team, gets you directly involved with our campaigns to help animals. Contact us now for your FREE starter pack on 01403 240170 or tricia@bornfree.org.uk |
| Our mission is to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and ecological integrity of the places where they live; to promote man’s delight in their intelligence and the diversity of their world, and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species. Save the Elephants |
