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The Asian elephant, Elephas maximus, is smaller than the African. It has smaller ears, and typically, only the males have large external tusks.
The world population of Asian elephants—also called Indian elephants—is estimated to be around 60,000, about a tenth of the number of African elephants. More precisely, it is estimated that there are between 38,000 and 53,000 wild elephants and between 14,500 and 15,300 domesticated elephants in Asia, with perhaps another 1,000 scattered around zoos in the rest of the world.[31] The Asian elephants' decline has possibly been more gradual than the African and caused primarily by poaching and habitat destruction by human encroachment.
Several subspecies of Elephas maximus have been identified, using morphometric data and molecular markers. Elephas maximus maximus (Sri Lankan elephant) is found only on the island of Sri Lanka. It is the largest of the Asians. There are an estimated 3,000–4,500 members of this subspecies left today in the wild, although no accurate census has been carried out recently. Large males can weigh upward to 5,400 kg (12,000 lb) and stand over 3.4 m (11 ft) tall. Sri Lankan males have very large cranial bulges, and both sexes have more areas of depigmentation than other Asians. Typically, their ears, face, trunk, and belly have large concentrations of pink-speckled skin. There is an orphanage for elephants in Pinnawala, Sri Lanka, which plays a large role in protecting the Sri Lankan elephant from extinction.
Elephas maximus indicus (Indian elephant) makes up the bulk of the Asian elephant population. Numbering approximately 36,000, these elephants are lighter grey in colour, with depigmentation only on the ears and trunk. Large males will ordinarily weigh only about 5,000 kg (11,000 lb), but are as tall as the Sri Lankan. The mainland Asian can be found in 11 Asian countries, from India to Indonesia. They prefer forested areas and transitional zones, between forests and grasslands, where greater food variety is available.
The Sumatran elephant, Elephas maximus sumatranus, found only on Sumatra, is smaller than the Indian elephant. Population estimates for this group range from 2,100 to 3,000 individuals. It is very light grey in colour and has less depigmentation than the other Asians, with pink spots only on the ears. Mature Sumatrans will usually only measure 1.7–2.6 m (5.6–8.5 ft) at the shoulder and weigh less than 3,000 kg (6,600 lb). It is considerably smaller than its other Asian (and African) cousins and exists only on the island of Sumatra, usually in forested regions and partially wooded habitats.
In 2003, a further subspecies was identified on Borneo. Named the Borneo pygmy elephant, it is smaller and tamer than any other Asian elephants. It also has relatively larger ears, longer tail and straighter tusks.
The proboscis, or trunk, is a fusion of the nose and upper lip, elongated and specialized to become the elephant's most important and versatile appendage. African elephants are equipped with two fingerlike projections at the tip of their trunk, while Asians have only one. The elephant's trunk is sensitive enough to pick up a single blade of grass, yet strong enough to rip the branches off a tree.
Most herbivores (plant eaters, like the elephant) possess teeth adapted for cutting and tearing off plant materials. However, except for the very young or infirm, elephants always use their trunks to tear up their food and then place it in their mouths. They will graze on grass or reach up into trees to grasp leaves, fruit, or entire branches. If the desired food item is too high up, the elephant will wrap its trunk around the tree or branch and shake its food loose or sometimes simply knock the tree down altogether.
The trunk is also used for drinking. Elephants suck water up into the trunk—up to 14 litres (15 quarts) at a time—and then blow it into their mouths. Elephants also suck up water to spray on their bodies during bathing. On top of this watery coating, the animals will then spray dirt and mud, which dries and acts as a protective sunscreen. When swimming, the trunk makes an excellent snorkel.[32][33]
This appendage also plays a key role in many social interactions. Familiar elephants will greet each other by entwining their trunks, much like a handshake. They also use them while play-wrestling, caressing during courtship and mother-child interactions, and for dominance displays; a raised trunk can be a warning or threat, while a lowered trunk can be a sign of submission. Elephants can defend themselves very well by flailing their trunks at unwanted intruders or by grasping and flinging them.
An elephant also relies on its trunk for its highly developed sense of smell. By raising the trunk up in the air and swiveling it from side to side, like a periscope, it can determine the location of friends, enemies, and food sources.[citation needed]
Some elephants have been afflicted by floppy trunk syndrome.
The tusks of an elephant are its second upper incisors. Tusks grow continuously; an adult male's tusks grow about 18 cm (7 in) a year. Tusks are used to dig for water, salt, and roots; to debark trees to eat the bark; to dig into baobab trees to get at the pulp inside; and to move trees and branches when clearing a path. In addition, they are used for marking trees to establish territory, and occasionally as weapons.
Like humans who are typically right- or left-handed, elephants are usually right- or left-tusked. The dominant tusk, called the master tusk, is generally shorter and more rounded at the tip from wear. Both male and female African elephants have large tusks that can reach over 3 m (10 ft) in length and weigh over 90 kg (200 lb). In the Asian species, only the males have large tusks. Female Asians have tusks which are very small or absent altogether. Asian males can have tusks as long as the much larger Africans, but they are usually much slimmer and lighter; the heaviest recorded is 39 kg (86 lb). The tusk of both species is mostly made of calcium phosphate in the form of apatite. As a piece of living tissue, it is relatively soft (compared with other minerals such as rock), and the tusk, also known as ivory, is strongly favoured by artists for its carvability. The desire for elephant ivory has been one of the major factors in the reduction of the world's elephant population.
Some extinct relatives of elephants had tusks in their lower jaws in addition to their upper jaws, such as Gomphotherium, or only in their lower jaws, such as Deinotherium.[34]
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TIPPING THE VELVET by Waters, , Writer - Sarah Waters adapted by Laura Wade, Director - Lyndsey Turner, Design - Lizzie Clachan, Lighting - Jon Clark, The Lyric Theatre, 2015, Credit: Johan Persson/
A Jefferson County deputy helps serve customers at Red Robin for Tip-a-Cop, a fund-raiser for Special Olympics Colorado (April 2008).
This is one of my complaints against Adorama umbrellas.
I've ordered them as described on their website but when I received them they came dangerous tips (that you can hurt yourself or someone) and they also printed a BIG Adorama logo to make Strobist photographers promote their website and products for free.
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View along the main vein of a long leaf with brown dried patches and serrated margins. It has a tiny red spot at the very end of its twisted tip.
The University of Washington College of Education explored efforts to advance educational opportunity during its EduTalk event "Tipping Points: Leveraging Change in Education," February 27, 2020, at Burke Museum. Learn more about EduTalks at education.uw.edu/edutalks.
We have now had a week of poor weather since the last sunny day. I saw 2 butterflies on a short wander today in spite of it being cool and windy. Luckily this one stopped. Though I have photographed a few of these this year I still love every one I see.
TIPPING THE VELVET by Waters, , Writer - Sarah Waters adapted by Laura Wade, Director - Lyndsey Turner, Design - Lizzie Clachan, Lighting - Jon Clark, The Lyric Theatre, 2015, Credit: Johan Persson/
after dumping their load CLP17 ALF25 and ALF23 crawel out of north Geelong grain loop and prepare for the long journey home to south Australia
In 2019 late 2018 I will be doing my HGV class 2 and driving tippers / construction or recovery . AJ67DMJ a Volvo FMX in the D&J Jones fleet is one of the reasons for that idea as the trucks looking me most tippers are spotless. Seen at the Llandudno Transport Extravaganza. Photo taken 05/05/18
Tagged along with a friend to Skydive Chicago. While it was too windy for him to jump, it was perfect for me to take newer pictures of the C-53 Skytrooper, a variant of the DC-3/C-47 that has been left to decay on the grounds of the jump zone.
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The Lake Erie Monsters threw on their aprons and served some of our biggest fans at the annual Tip A Monsters event! All contributions went towards the Monsters Community Fund. (Photos by Lake Erie Monsters)
Today's image is of the tip off in the mens basketball game between Tunisia and the USA. Tyson Chandler (number 4) of the New York Knicks has leapt to win possession of the ball for his team. It was taken from our seats (block 221, row 36, seats 48-50) which were in the very back row of the London 2012 basketball arena. It was very hot inside.
I just took the 50mm f1.4 as it has a wide aperture for low light which was what I needed inside. I might have got better images of the games with the 70-200 but I didn't know if that would pass security on my first trip to the Olympic Park.
EOS 40D ~ 50mm f1.4 ~ 1/640 ~ f3.2 ~ ISO400 ~ Av mode.