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Herd of Elephants , Pilanesberg South Africa
A typical herd is led by one female elephant matriarch. This matriarch is usually the oldest in the group and unofficially leads the herd, which generally consists of most of her offspring and those offsprings’ own offspring.
Elephant herds are surprisingly close-knit. From protecting one another from predators to ensuring every member of the herd has access to food and water, these groups of elephants are highly protective of one another and are incredibly empathetic and social. In fact, they are known to grieve for several weeks or even months at a time whenever a beloved member of the herd passes away.
Whenever the leading matriarch of a herd dies, another female elephant, usually the second oldest in the group, will take her place. But if elephant herds are mostly female, then where do the males live?
Herd of Elephants , Pilanesberg South Africa
A typical herd is led by one female elephant matriarch. This matriarch is usually the oldest in the group and unofficially leads the herd, which generally consists of most of her offspring and those offsprings’ own offspring.
Elephant herds are surprisingly close-knit. From protecting one another from predators to ensuring every member of the herd has access to food and water, these groups of elephants are highly protective of one another and are incredibly empathetic and social. In fact, they are known to grieve for several weeks or even months at a time whenever a beloved member of the herd passes away.
Whenever the leading matriarch of a herd dies, another female elephant, usually the second oldest in the group, will take her place. But if elephant herds are mostly female, then where do the males live?