9. • The elephant cow does not show clear and distinct morphological
genital changes or obvious behavioral changes characteristic for
estrus as other species.
10. Because
Due to the long urogenital tract,
3 meters from vestibule to ovary
Location of the vulva, which is at the ventral part of the body between two hind legs,
While only a small amount of discharge is expelled
12. Pheromones
Pheromones are secreted
in the urine during the
estrous period, which can
be interpreted as a specific
communication signal.
The major one [(Z)-7-
dodecynyl acetate (Z7-
12:Ac)] is present in urine
15. Mating behaviours
The male elephants will fan their ears
plenty of aggression among the males
for the rights to mate
younger ones though are usually no match
for the strength of the older elephants
which is why they don’t get to mate until
they are much older.
16.
17. The older males that are from 40
to 50 years of age are the most
likely to breed with the females.
The females are ready to breed
when they are about 14 years of
age.
Facts
18. Approaching a
selected cow is
followed by the
gently touch the
area of the vulva by
the bull, which
results in urination.
19. During courtship, the bull
touches face, eyes, ears,
hind legs and vulva of
the cow with the trunk
and also raises his head
and trunk to reach over
her shoulder or flank
before trying to mount
and copulate
21. Facts Baby are well cared
for within the herd of
elephants. Their own
mother as well as the
other females will
ensure the baby is
well protected. The
babies often follow
right behind their
mothers when the
herd is on the move.
To ensure they stay
where they should
their trunk is
wrapped around her
tail.
