How to Make an Elephant Habitat
Elephants migrate. Because of this fact, they are used to a variety of habitats such as forests, savannas, swamps, woodlands, and grassy plains. Since their natural habitats are being destroyed, they are commonly found living in national parks where it's safer from poachers. Elephants are huge creatures that can weigh up to 350 pounds, but they eat lightweight foods such as roots, grass, fruits, and bark. In addition, they keep well hydrated by drinking 50 or more gallons of water per day.
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Instructions
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Build concrete walls around the area designated for the elephant's habitat. These walls should be 10 to 15 feet high (some male elephants can be 13 feet tall when they reach adulthood), and the living area should consist of at least an acre or two of land. Elephants are used to roaming and migrating. It's important that they have room to wander around.
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Plant plenty of trees, grass and edible berry bushes. An elephant's diet consists of grass, leaves and bark. There should be enough for the elephant to munch on.
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Construct a watering hole for the elephants to bathe and play in. Elephants use water for many different purposes such as hydrating themselves, bathing each other, swimming, and playing. The watering hole should be at least 8 to 10 feet deep in the center. It should have shallow shorelines where the elephants can gather and socialize.
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Spread dirt around the watering hole so it becomes more of a muddy area with less grass. Elephants like to roll in mud, and the mud also helps cool them off.
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Keep families of elephants together. This is because they usually live with each other all of their lives. These creatures live in herds, and they have tight knit families.
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Tips & Warnings
Monitor the elephants in the habitat you have constructed to determine what changes need to be made.
Elephants fight with their tusks so be respectful of their space.
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