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Elephants are the largest land dwelling mammal that is currently alive. The white elephant is a Buddhist symbol. Besides prosperity and power, the elephant signifies gracefulness. They are one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. Chains-and-Charms.com has a large selection of gold and silver elephant charms. Our 10k & 14k gold elephant charms are made by the best charm makers in the world to ensure a quality product. They are a wonderful addition to any silver or gold charm bracelet.
Elephants perform greeting ceremonies when a member of the group returns after a long time away. The welcoming animals spin around, flap their ears, and trumpet. Elephants, lions, and camels roamed Alaska 12,000 years ago. Female elephants produce one calf every five years. Genuine ivory does not only come from elephants. It can come from the tusk of a boar or walrus. Mice, whales, elephants, giraffes, and humans all have seven neck vertebras. African elephants have larger bodies, bigger ears, less bumpy foreheads, and longer tusks than Asian elephants.
Elephant tusks grow throughout an elephant's life and can weigh more than 200 pounds. Among Asian elephants, only the males have tusks. Both sexes of African elephants have tusks. Elephants and short tailed shrews get by on only two hours of sleep a day. Elephants are covered with hair. Although it is not apparent from a distance, at close range, one can discern a thin coat of light hairs covering practically every part of an elephant's body. Elephants communicate in sound waves below the frequency that humans can hear. Elephants have been known to remain standing after they die. |

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