Rare female elephant with tusks, Sri Lanka
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Rare female elephant with tusks, Sri Lanka| Space4Eles |
Posted: Nov 21 2011, 01:01 PM
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Rare female elephant with tusks reported from Sri Lanka
The wildlife officials believe the spotted female tusker is around six years old. The finding of a female elephant with tusks is believed to be the first such finding in Asia, according to wildlife officials. http://www.colombopage.com/archive_11B/Nov...321891427KA.php Keep safe ... -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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| Space4Eles |
Posted: Nov 28 2011, 07:58 AM
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‘Female’ tusker report to be verified before news can be trumpeted
According to Dr. Perera, it can be difficult to tell the sex of a young elephant that has not fully sexually matured. The tusker in question is believed to be about six years. In fact, this very difficulty makes it a challenge to determine the male:female ratio of the elephant population in a wildlife census. http://sundaytimes.lk/111127/News/nws_25.html -------------------- "They need to move and have stimulation. They need to be browsing, foraging, socialising. They need to have reason for movement." Pat Derby, PAWS, on elephants' needs.
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