How to Identify Tokwe, the Matriarch of the Jabulani Elephant Herd скачать в хорошем качестве

How to Identify Tokwe, the Matriarch of the Jabulani Elephant Herd

Identifying the elephants of the Jabulani herd can be tricky, even for those who know them best! But there are a few tell-tale signs for each and every one of them that will help anyone to tell their Kumburas from their Klaseries. We're starting this new series of identification tips with the one and only, Tokwe - the proud leader of this special blended, rescued herd, their offspring and the orphans they have accepted. From Tokwe's exceptional curved tusks to the notches in her ears, prepare to learn all about the anatomy of this beautiful nurturer, mother, allomother, teacher and guardian in the herd. Elephants are very individual animals, each with their own personalities and characteristics. An elephant's ears go through many knocks, tears, scrapes and the like in their lifetime - more so if the elephant is especially boisterous or takes up many challenges with other elephants. As a result their ears all develop their own distinctive ear pattern, just like Tokwe. Similarly, an elephant's tail hairs grow in different patterns, with some elephants having more hair than others, or losing extra hair along the way from playing or jostling. Cows are smaller in frame and size than bulls, and their heads are more angular and their tusks are less widely-set than their male counterparts. These points provide a way to tell male from female out in the bush. The bumps an elephant can acquire on their hardy skin are known as pressure sores or wounds and are much like bed sores if a human lies on the same spot for too long. With elephants' immense body weights, they develop these bumps from lying down on one particular side of over time. In general elephants are good at changing sides, and can also sleep standing up, or resting against a tree. We hope that you enjoy the first video in this series. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments! And as an added bonus, we've included a few tests at the end of this video so that you can put your new knowledge to the test! Discover more about the herd here: https://herd.org.za/the-jabulani-herd/