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Melbourne Zoo
DID YOU KNOW?
The female Asian Elephant reaches sexual maturity at 10 years of age
Elephant tusks are a modified form of upper incisors; the front teeth that many animals use for cutting food
The ears of the Asian Elephant assist in cooling the animal. Heat is circulated to blood vessels located close to the skin of the ears and is diffused into the air
The trunk of the Asian Elephant is used for feeding, watering, smelling, touching, communicating, lifting, dusting and fighting
The trunk of an Asian Elephant can hold up to 8.5L of water
Melbourne Zoo
DID YOU KNOW?
The female Asian Elephant reaches sexual maturity at 10 years of age
Elephant tusks are a modified form of upper incisors; the front teeth that many animals use for cutting food
The ears of the Asian Elephant assist in cooling the animal. Heat is circulated to blood vessels located close to the skin of the ears and is diffused into the air
The trunk of the Asian Elephant is used for feeding, watering, smelling, touching, communicating, lifting, dusting and fighting
The trunk of an Asian Elephant can hold up to 8.5L of water