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African Elephant

African Elephantlt;Pgt;
Loxodonta africana and Africana cyclotislt;Pgt;

The elephant is largest land mammal on earth today and is Africas King of beasts. There are two species of African Elephant i.e. African savanna elephant lt;Igt;Loxodonta africanalt;/Igt; and the African forest elephantlt;Igt;Africana cyclotislt;/Igt;
The male weighs about 50006000 kg 56tonnes has height of 9.10 feet to 11 feet 33.3 m.Females normally weigh 30003500 kg33.5 tonnes grows to a height of 8.4 feet 2.5 meters.
The African Elephants have a concave curves on their back and both male and females have large tusks which start appearing at the age of about two years and continue growing throughout their lives. The tusks are used for peeling bark off trees digging and sometimes as a weapon from other enemies by punching or thrusting it to them. The trunk is also used for drinking and water bathing.

Elephants have strong smelling senses and can locate water by just smelling above the ground above have 2 teats between forelegs. Elephants generally have bad eyesight owing to their small eyes. They huge ears measuring up to 6.5 x 5 feet 2 x 1.5 meters.Their big are also used to control body temperatures by flapping to cool the blood circulating through the large vessels in the ears.
Their feet have four toes on front feet and three on rear feet. The skin is naked with scattered bristles and sensory hairs with either gray or brown colours.Its skin is up to 2.5 cm in thickness in some areas.

Elephants have deep family bonds and live in tight social units. These families are led by an older matriarch and mostly with three or four of her offspring and their young ones. The males leave their family units at between the ages of 1215 and may lead adult lives on their own.

Elephants spend over 14 hours every day eating a diet mainly made of grass leaves twigs barks roots and fruits. They consume 6 of their bodyweight and therefore have a great impact on the environment if in protected areas. With a daily intake of about 150 liters of water elephants require easy access to the commodity both for refreshment and bathing.
Elephant cows can give birth to a calf weighing 120 kgs at birth after every four years and its’s gestation period is about 2022 months. Elephants life expectancy is sixty years.

There has been a drastic decline in their population due to human uncontrolled hunting for their ivory and destruction of their natural territories. This has led to conservation of elephants in protected areas. These Old and sickly elephants must be periodically culled to keep populations within the carrying capacity of the conservational areas and sales of the ivory and other elephant products usually helping to meet the operating costs of the parks.

The only known elephant predator are human beings armed with firearms ready to kill and take their tasks

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Cheap Travel Tips

Deciding on when to book is a bit of a gamble. While many tour operators will offer cheaper prices and early booking discounts you may find that last minute deals are also available which will prove better financially.

There are many factors that you should take into account when deciding on when to book for maximum financial gain:

Are you flexible in terms of dates that you are prepared to travel?
Are you flexible in terms of destinations that you are prepared to travel to?
Will you be buying a package deal or will you be building your own package?
Are you considering a popular destination where many tour operators or flight companies travel?

Flexibility Is A Plus
Firstly if you are flexible in terms of location and dates then you will almost certainly benefit from waiting until the last minute to book your holiday. Last minute deals are of course something that you cannot rely upon and if you are set on going to a certain destination at a certain date then last minute is far too risky. If you are planning on creating your own package then youneed to be aware that you are taking multiple gambles. For example you need to consider your airfare hotels and transport. Whilst you may get an excellent last minute flight you may not be so lucky when it comes to the hotel or car hire. In fact you may find that paying a premium for other parts of your holiday will end up outweighing any last minute savings you have made.

If you are looking to travel to Europe this is the time to do it! Flights are a lot cheaper during the spring months when temperatures are still relatively low.

Mexican beaches and the Caribbean islands start to see their prices drop from mid April as the weather becomes hotter. However during the spring months the water and air temperatures are still pleasant and the resorts less crowded

Seasonal Travel Plans
During later spring for example May the traditionally hot and dry countries are not in their peak seasons but have not yet become intolerably hot. So if you want to visit Morocco Jordan or Egypt plan a spring vacation.

Summer

Finding a bargain in summer is tricky. Americans Japanese and Europeans are all on the move and this is also the time of year that most weddings take place so honeymoon destinations are in a great deal of demand.

During the early part of summer through June and July Caribbean destinations are still good to get a deal provided you try to book before the Europeans start to flood in during their school holidays at the end of July.

Safari holidays are a good option between June and September. High season ends in May but the weather is still relatively dry.

Flights and hotels are still quite reasonable in Southeast Asia during the summer months but temperatures can be quite hot so if you can’t stand the heat avoid this destination during the summer months.

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Adventure Trekking Tour Packages For Ladakh In India

Ladakh is a situated in between the kunslun mountain range in the north and the main great Himalayas to the south. It is one of the most populated areas in Tibetan.It is sometimes called little Tibet and it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture.

Ladakh is an incredible destination for enjoying trekking tours. It deceit in the Great Himalayan rain shadow so get no monsoon during the summer but heavy snowfall all through its long November to May winter.

The trekking tours in Ladakh are marked with high mountain passes that are common on the trekking routes. There are some trek routes which can be done only during winters as in the case of Zanskar valley trek which is done along the frozen surface of the Zanskar river.

Some of the trekking routes of Ladakh are as follows.

DARCHA TO LAMAYURU: In the Indian Himalaya crossing the valley of zanskar is considered a major trek to reach the starting point of trek you will passing from the verdant valley of kullu to the tribal region of Lahoul your trek starts from Darcha for 20 days crossing 8 passes highest is 5090 mtrs that brings you in to the Zanskar the valley which is cut off from the rest of the world for about 7 to 8 months.

MARKHA VALLEY: While trekking in Markha valley you will enjoy spectacular views of Ladakh and Zanskar ranges its civilization hidden in the valleys rich in culture visiting small monastery illuminated with butter lamps. Trails wind through willow groves and bushes of wild roses to Nimaling plain where one can meet nomadic families with their herds of yaks. Trek end at Shang Highest point is Kongmarula 5150 m. Trek is moderate.

INDUS TO NUBRA VALLEY: This moderate trek is less frequent trekking route in Ladakh Trail goes over several passes and isolated villages from valley of Indus to Nubra the part of old silk route. Buddhist monasteries flourished in the valley. The Nubra is a tributary of the Shyok river which flows parallel to the Indus.

HOME STAY IN LADAKH: This is the best way to mingle with local population and enjoy the rhythm of village life which they are following from centaury Peoples are farmers lives with their herds of sheep goats and Yak they are honest and welcoming.

FROZEN RIVER: This trail of frozen river has been used by the people from Zanskar since centuries to go out of the region when passes are closed by the snow The main reason are to trade with the outside world taking their children to school at Leh and to visit the sacred places in part of Ladakh during the winter.

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