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Elephants average 3–4 hours of sleep per day. [87] Both males and family groups typically move no more than 20 km (12 mi) a day, but distances as far as 180 km (112 mi) have been recorded in the Etosha region of Namibia. [88] Elephants go on seasonal migrations in response to changes in environmental conditions. [89]
Female Asian elephants sexually mature around the age of 10~15 and keep growing until 30, while males fully mature at more than the age of 25, and constantly grow throughout their life. [79] [80] Average elephant life expectancy is approximately 60 years. [8] Some individuals are known to have lived into their late 80s. [81]
As per available evidence, an Indian elephant may typically live into their mid-50s, but there is no consistent data available to accurately estimate the lifespan of wild elephants. The median life expectancy for female elephants was estimated to be 47 years old. [10] An adult elephant has no enemies in the wild, except for humans.
Fully grown African forest elephant males in optimal conditions where individuals are capable of reaching full growth potential are estimated to be on average 2.09–2.31 metres (6.9–7.6 ft) tall and 1,700–2,300 kilograms (3,700–5,100 lb) in weight.
Asian elephants may weigh 6,000 to 12,000 pounds while African elephants can weigh up to 14,000 pounds. Between their massive size and powerful tusks, an elephant could kill a person with one hit.
Average size of adults with the largest recorded individual included. ... The maximum lifespan of the African bush elephant is between 70 and 75 years. [73]
The average lifespan of a northern elephant seal is 9 years, while the average lifespan of a southern elephant seal is 21 years. [26] Males reach maturity at five to six years, but generally do not achieve alpha status until the age of eight, with the prime breeding years being between ages 9 and 12. The longest life expectancy of a male ...
On average, captive animals (especially mammals) live longer than wild animals. This may be due to the fact that with proper treatment, captivity can provide refuge against diseases, competition with others of the same species and predators. Most notably, animals with shorter lifespans and faster growth rates benefit more from zoos than animals ...