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Author Erzsebet Frey

Elephants are the largest land mammals in the world, so it may not be surprising that they have the longest pregnancy of any living mammal: African elephants average 22 months pregnant while Asian elephants are 18-22 months. If you think that pregnancy this long is because of how large these creatures are, you would be only partially right.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

Are you ready to witness the ultimate showdown between an elephant and a polar bear? Brace yourself as we delve into the fascinating world of these extraordinary creatures and analyze their size, strength, speed, attack power, and defense mechanisms. Get ready to discover who would emerge victorious in this epic battle. Hold on tight, because this article is about to unravel the truth about the clash between these mighty animals.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the strength of elephants. In this article, we will explore the awe-inspiring might of these magnificent creatures, delving into their size, weight, crushing power, carrying capacity, and more. Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, possess remarkable physical power that sets them apart from other animals.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

Elephants are large, intelligent mammals that are part of the family Elephantidae. They are native to Africa and Asia, and are the largest land animals on Earth. Elephants are characterized by their long trunks, tusks, and large ears. They are social animals that live in herds, and are known for their intelligence, emotional capacity, and memory. Elephants are herbivorous, and primarily eat vegetation such as grasses, leaves, and bark.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

Elephants live in small family groups led by old females (cows) where there is plenty of food, groups come together. Most males (bulls) live in individual herds, apart from cows, both males and females have two glands, between their eyes. Elephants of all ages and genders secrete a fluid temporin.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

The word herbivore comes from the Latin word herbivora. Herba in latin means “a small plant or herb” and vora means “to eat”. So herbivores are animals that eat only vegetables and/or vegetation. Elephants are herbivorous animals that can consume between 149 and 169 kg (330-375 lb.) of vegetation and ten gallons of water daily.