As the world's largest land mammal, elephants have quite the commanding presence. But did you know elephants can't jump? Or that baby elephants lose their first set of teeth and tusks, just like humans? This World Elephant Day, learn about both Asian and African elephants and the threats facing these highly intelligent animals today. Share this video with your learners: http://on.natgeo.org/6186Y4il8 | National Geographic Education

The mating procedure in elephants varies, although the actual copulation, in which the male mates with the female, normally lasts only a few minutes to half an hour. Copulation is the process by which elephants mate. The male elephant, or bull, approaches a receptive female, or cow, during this time. Touching, vocalizations, and dominance displays are examples of courting activities. Copulation occurs when the female is ready, often with the male mounting the female. Elephants have one of the lo

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