Guys... Really... I know you have my best interests at heart... but, some privacy? When the elephant bulls reach our borders, rangers go into high alert mode as we have discovered that poachers often attempt to target the elephant outside of our boundaries. From 12-15 years of age up to 20, young bulls will spend over 50% of their time away from the family unit, finally leaving entirely. Despite their solitary nature bulls also have a complex form of social organization. After becoming independent they may walk alone or form small temporary bachelor groups of 2 - 14 animals. Bulls wander more widely than cows and, during periods of musth, will venture away from their home range in search of mating opportunities. Very old bulls will often be found far away from the main herds, in marshy areas. As their last tooth wears down, they need to be close to soft vegetation which requires minimal chewing.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 07:18:21 +0000
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