Why do elephants have to migrate out of South Africa?
Others migrate whenever it benefits them, such as to escape a drought during a dry season, or to access more nutritious food or more abundant water during a wet season. If these elephants migrate, new conservation measures could be put in place to better help the species survive in a rapidly changing world.
Why would elephants migrate?
According to Tammie Matson, zoologist and research fellow at the University of Rwanda and director of Matson and Ridley Safaris, elephants can travel long distances if there isn’t enough habitat to meet their needs. “Some may be driven to move away to get access to these resources to avoid competition,” she said.
Where are the elephants migrating to?
A herd of 15 Asian elephants in China is on an unprecedented journey: Over the past year, the pachyderms have wandered 300 miles from their home in Xishuangbanna, a nature reserve in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan, north toward some unknown destination. Their travels have captivated the nation.
What happened to the Chinese elephants?
China’s wild elephants have doubled in number to more than 300 since the 1990s, but their habitat has shrunk by nearly two-thirds over the same period. Now conservationists are trying to leverage the greater public awareness of habitat loss to ensure that real change can come from the elephants’ plight.
Can elephants live in the snow?
Snow and ice are new elements in the elephants’ everyday life. The snow lets the outside facilities appear completely new and the ice forces the elephants to use a more careful and slower pace. Fortunately the elephants move on four strong legs with a good grip profile at their feet.
How are the Chinese elephants doing?
What temperature does an elephant live in?
Temperatures in the dry season dip to a balmy 70 degrees, while the rainy season can see temperatures in the mid-80s. Savannas are found between deserts and tropical rain forests, and their climate is a mixture of both.
