“Elephants are social animals with a high degree of intelligence similar to dolphins and great apes. These gentle giants have the longest gestation period of all mammals, carrying their developing babies for nearly two years before giving birth. Because elephants are the largest land animal in the world with the biggest brains, their long gestation period allows for proper development of the fetus in the womb. After the gestation period, a single elephant calf is born that weights about 265 pounds. While female elephants can live up to 70 years, they generally only give birth to four babies during their lifetime.” * Where are all the African elephants? 🐘
Maverick Mist 
Great post😊elephant is my favourite animal. Happy Earth Day!
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Happy Earth Day Albina! One of my favorite animals as well. 🙂
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So tragic. They say the next generation may never see an elephant in the wild. They were such an amazing part of our African safari.
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It is sad, they’re such amazing animals.
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Yesterday, Maverick, I watched a David Attenborough documentary primarily about a female elephant whose last 20 years of leading her family was captured on film. I had seen it some years ago, but, once again, the lives of elephants and their incredible bonds was deeply gratifying to watch. Their joys, struggles and family squabbles were so wonderful to feel a part of.
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Elephants are very intelligent and in the wild do have strong social bonds. Any David Attenborough documentary would be good.
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Happy Earth Weekend! Thank you for posting about elephants. They are amazing!
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Thanks JoAnna. Happy week to you! 🙂
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impressive and emotional post, Sir… ❤ Earth Day should be every day! – La Journée de la Terre devrait être chaque jour!
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I posted this pure and simple common sense @ my facebook page:
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. We cannot command Nature except by obeying her. Take care of the earth and 'she' will take care of you."(Native American wisdom)
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Have a peaceful week and friendly thoughts! 🙂
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Merci beaucoup. Love the quote and you’re right… La Journée de la Terre devrait être chaque jour!
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Beautiful post, including the video! I spent my Earth Day on the sea with grand kiddos 🙂
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Thanks Tiny. I assume you mean the human kiddos and not the osprey ones. 🙂
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Yes, the human ones this time 🙂
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Such magnificent creatures. Happy belated Earth Day Maverick.
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Thanks Miriam. As someone said every day should be earth day. 🙂
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Most definitely.
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