Let’s discover more about our Mahouts ! One can find definitions of this role describing it as “a person who devotes their entire life caring for an elephant.”, however their day to day is not
Approximately 7-8 million years ago, the common ancestor of African and Asian elephants split in the 3 species we know today. While often broadly categorized, there are in fact three distinct living species that roam
One of the elephants’ most fascinating characteristics is their incredibly long gestation. WHEN DO ELEPHANTS START HAVING BABIES? Female Asian elephants usually reach sexual maturity at around 10 to 15 years of age, they
The evolution of the elephant population in Asia has undergone significant changes. At the beginning of the 20th century, more than 100,000 Asian elephants roamed vast areas from the Persian Gulf to India, China, and
Asian elephants and African elephants are two distinct species, with differences mainly in their physical characteristics and habitat. Size: The Asian Elephant is smaller than its African ones. Adult Asian elephants can reach 3.5m, whereas
Elephants are known for their intelligence and complex social structures, but one of their most fascinating communication methods often goes unnoticed yet quite remarkable: ground communication. Beyond their iconic vocalizations, elephants utilize a unique form
The Social Structure of Elephant Herds: A Closer Look at Family Dynamics 🐘💚 In the wild, elephants exhibit one of the most intricate social organizations among mammals. Their family structures and social organization is a
The evolutionary journey of elephants is fascinating! 🐘 Origins: Today’s elephants, part of the Elephantidae family, are the last survivors of their ancestral group known as Proboscideans. This lineage dates back around 60 million years,
by Frank Felten – Mahout-Trainee at Elephantsworld in april 2016 As a child I always most enjoyed to be in nature and play with my dog. I love animals in general, watching them, connecting
Elephants are megaherbivores. They eat up to 300 kilograms (5% to 10% of their body weight) of food each day. To meet their needs, they require 50,000 to 70,000 calories daily. Elephants also spend 16
