The Jacobson's organ is able to gather information about the elephant's surroundings by detecting and analyzing molecules and particles from the air. Through the trunk, the scent particles are then carried to a specialized gland called the Jacobson's organ, located in the roof of the mouth. The trunk is raised and waived in the air to gather scent particles. Water is sprayed into the mouth for drinking and onto the back to keep cool.Įlephants' trunks and keen sense of smell are used to survey the environment. These finger-like projections have many sensitive nerve endings and are capable of fine motor skills, such as grasping small and delicate objects.Īn adult Asian elephant can hold up to 8.5 L (2.2 gal.) of water in its trunk. Elephant trunks are capable of expanding, contracting, and moving in a diverse array of directions.Īsian elephants have one finger-like projection at the tip of the trunk and African elephants have two.
The trunk contains an estimated 100,000 muscles and tendons in the trunk, giving it extreme flexibility and strength. It functions for grasping, breathing, feeding, dusting, smelling, drinking, lifting, sound production/communication, defense/protection, and sensing. The elephant's trunk is an extension of the upper lip and nose. Shoulder height ranges between 2 and 3.5 m (6.6 and 11.5 ft.).
Shoulder height ranges between three and four m (9.8 and 13.1 ft.).Īdult male Asian elephants weigh between 1,800 and 4,500 kg (2 and 5 tons/ 4,000 and 10,000 lb.), with females weighing slightly less. Females are smaller, weighing between 2,700 and 3,600 kg (3 and 4 tons/ 6,000 and 8,000 lb.). We must be strong, fearless and brave like a lion.African elephants are the largest of all land animals, adult males weighing between 1,800 and 6,300 kg (2 and 7 tons/ 4,000 and 14,000 lb.). Gir forest of Gujarat and Sunderbans delta of Bengal are famous for lions. White lions are found in India but now its population is numbered. When it roars, all the animals run away in fear. It kills the animal when it feels hunger.
The lion has a mane but the lioness has no mane. It comes out from the cave during night for food. All the animals in the forest are afraid of it.
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