Elephants
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| Scientific name | Elephantidae |
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| Length | Asian elephant |
| Lifespan | African bush elephant |
| Asian elephant | |
| African forest elephant | |
| Gestation period | African bush elephant |
| Asian elephant | |
| Mass | African bush elephant |
| Asian elephant | |
| African forest elephant | |
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| ID | 1456908 |
About Elephants
The Elephantidae are a family of large, herbivorous mammals collectively called elephants and mammoths. These are terrestrial large mammals with a snout modified into a trunk and teeth modified into tusks. Most genera and species in the family are extinct. Only two genera, Loxodonta and Elephas, are living.
Social support helps orphaned elephants 'cope'
...Young, orphaned Elephants appear to benefit, physically and measurably, from the " support" of other young Elephants...
Coronavirus: Thai elephants are threatened by starvation as tourism collapses
...Elephants are an important part of the Thai tourist trail More than 1000 Elephants are threatened with starvation in Thailand, because the coronavirus crisis has huge revenues from tourism, the conservationists say...
Sri Lanka elephants: 'record number' of deaths in the year 2019
...There are an estimated up to 7,500 wild Elephants in Sri Lanka A record number of Elephants - 361 - died in Sri Lanka during 2019, the environmental groups say...
Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals' competing for the Africa Cup of Nations
... Elephants are among the popular animals used in team nicknames Rumble in the jungleBack on earth and wild animals reign supreme...
Botswana elephant poaching 'no hoax'
... Elephants Without Borders, which conducted the four-yearly survey with the government, said there was a six-fold increase in the number of fresh or recent elephant carcasses in northern Botswana amid obvious signs of poaching...
Botswana mulls lifting elephant hunting ban
... The number of Elephants in Botswana is estimated to be about 130,000, which some argue is too many for the ecosystem - there is increasing conflict between wildlife and people...
Afcon 2019: Meet the ‘animals' competing for the Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations is under way in Egypt, with 24 countries - All with different monikers - clashing on The Field over the next three weeks.
Nicknames mean a lot in African Football - not only do they give identity to the fans, they also help motivate players.
Team nicknames, alongside colourful fans and drums, are part of the very essence of The Competition .
Soaring EaglesOver the next three weeks, The Eagle is possibly going to feature most prominently in Egypt.
Although the Nigerian national team is famous for their green jerseys, the name Super Eagles of Nigeria is even More popular. The Team derives its name from The Eagle on the country's coat of arms.
Tunisia are simply known as the Carthage Eagles because of their historic link with the Carthaginian civilisation, whose national symbol was The Eagle . Tunisia will want to see power, agility and strength in their players, All characteristics associated with The Eagle .
And don't forget The Eagles of Mali.
While The Cranes of Uganda will also be looking for a flying Start .
Elephants are among the popular animals used in team nicknames Rumble in the jungleBack on earth and Wild Animals reign supreme.
From The Lion to The Snake , leopards to Elephants , All of them will be at this Year 's tournament, including:
Kings and warriorsRespecting rulers is a strong tradition in Africa - and so it is no surprise to find teams named after them.
Seven-time champions Egypt are The Kings of Africa and have a name fitting of their status: The Pharaohs . Their line-up this Year includes Mo Salah, the reigning Caf and BBC African Footballer of the Year .
Reigning champions Egypt have a historic touch to their monikerThe Pharaohs are in the same group as The Warriors of Zimbabwe.
Kenya and Ghana, however, have sought inspiration elsewhere.
The Harambee Stars of Kenya is a Swahili word that means "pulling together". A nickname that calls for the country and The Team to come together to achieve a common goal.
Whereas Ghana are known as The Black Stars owing to The Star on the country's flag. One which the Ghana Football Association believes promotes unity.
Football fans across Africa will be keenly awaiting the end of The Competition on 19 July to know whether The Eagles have soared, The Lions have roared or The Pharaohs have reigned supreme Once More .
Source of news: bbc.com
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