African Elephants Playing
The display reads:
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Elephants are hunted for their tusks despite a world-wide ban.
Most do not live past 35 years of age due to poaching.
Range:
Found in the savannahs of central and southern Africa.
Diet:
African elephants eat grass, tree bark, leaves and some fruits and vegetables. They have to eat twice what they need because they digest only half of what is consumed.
Fun Fact
Each elephant herd is made of related females: sisters, aunts and cousins; and their juvenile offspring. They're led by the oldest female called the matriarch. Because of her experience, she remembers where to find water holes and feeding areas, and leads them to the herd.
Taken April 28th, 2016.
African Elephants Playing
The display reads:
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Elephants are hunted for their tusks despite a world-wide ban.
Most do not live past 35 years of age due to poaching.
Range:
Found in the savannahs of central and southern Africa.
Diet:
African elephants eat grass, tree bark, leaves and some fruits and vegetables. They have to eat twice what they need because they digest only half of what is consumed.
Fun Fact
Each elephant herd is made of related females: sisters, aunts and cousins; and their juvenile offspring. They're led by the oldest female called the matriarch. Because of her experience, she remembers where to find water holes and feeding areas, and leads them to the herd.
Taken April 28th, 2016.