"Ananda" is a beautiful tusker living in a forest in Sri Lanka.
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Elephants must also be protected. Farmers must also be protected. If decisions are made for one side, the decisions of the other side are dangerous.
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"Kalawewa National Park" is a national park in Sri Lanka with a large population of wild elephants. It is a major tourist attraction. It is famous among wildlife photographers as a place where the most Tuskers can be seen. Illegal fishing nets that are being removed from use cause many dangers to animals. Galkiriyagama Wildlife Officers jointly took steps to destroy the nets placed in Kalawewa National Park. The Anuradhapura Wildlife Veterinary Team also supported the elephants during their treatment.
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In India, a low-cost yet clever strategy is helping protect livestock from tiger attacks โ villagers paint large, human-like eyes on the backsides of their cows. Tigers usually prefer to ambush their prey from behind, relying on the element of surprise. However, when they see the painted eyes on a cowโs rear, they believe theyโve been spotted and often abandon the hunt altogether. This simple illusion takes advantage of the tigerโs natural instincts, dramatically reducing deadly attacks without harming the animals or the predator.
The method has been especially successful in villages bordering tiger reserves, where conflicts between wildlife and farmers are common. It allows communities to coexist more peacefully with the endangered big cats, reducing economic losses and lowering the pressure to retaliate against tigers. Farmers use long-lasting, weather-resistant paint to create the eye patterns, which are reapplied every few weeks as needed.
By using creativity instead of expensive fencing or harmful deterrents, this eye-painting technique has become a symbol of harmony between people, livestock, and wildlife. It shows how simple solutions rooted in traditional wisdom can make a powerful impact on conservation and rural livelihoods.
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The basilisk lizard, native to Central and South America, is famously known as the โJesus Christ lizardโ because it can run across the surface of water to escape predators. According to National Geographic, this ability is made possible by a combination of super speed, light body weight, and specially adapted feet with fringed toes that create air pockets and increase surface area. When the lizard slaps its feet down rapidly, it generates enough force to stay above water for up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) at speeds of about 5 feet per second.
The technique involves three phases: a slap phase where the foot hits the water, a stroke phase that pushes downward to create an air cavity, and a recovery phase where the foot is pulled out before the cavity collapses. According to Biology Insights, smaller and lighter basilisks are more efficient at this maneuver, while larger ones may sink sooner and switch to swimming.
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The elephant's skeleton isย a robust structure composed of 326 to 351 bones, specifically adapted to support the animal's massive weight.ย Key features include a sturdy backbone with limited flexibility due to tight joints between vertebrae, large rib cages, and strong, columnar limbs.ย The legs, in particular, are designed for efficient weight-bearing and walking endurance.ย
Key Components and Features:
* Vertebrae:ย
The vertebrae are connected by tight joints, limiting flexibility.ย African elephants have 21 pairs of ribs, while Asian elephants have 19 or 20.ย
* Limbs:ย
Elephant limbs are aligned in a pillar-like structure, with long upper segments and short lower segments.ย The majority of marrow cavities in leg bones are replaced with spongy bone, aiding in strength and lightness.ย
* Pelvis:ย
Similar to humans, elephants have a nearly vertical pelvis with a wide expansion.ย
* Skull:ย
The skull is relatively large and has evolved to be lighter through honeycomb-like structures.ย
* Neck:ย
Elephants have seven neck vertebrae.ย The vertebrae are fused with relatively flat discs, which are able to handle the weight of the elephant's tusks and head,ย according to Knysna Elephant Park.ย
* Adaptations for Size and Weight:
The skeleton accounts for a significant portion of an elephant's total weight, with the backbone playing a crucial role in supporting soft tissues.
The legs' pillar-like structure provides strong support for the elephant's immense mass.
The spongy bone in leg bones reduces weight while maintaining strength.
The large rib cage forms a barrel-like structure, providing further support.ย
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The largest Tusker living in Sri Lanka. But it lives in a vulnerable zone. Railways and roads are the main challenges. Action should be taken to provide the animals with the land they need. This will also help to minimize human-elephant conflict.
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KA. beautiful elephant in Sri Lanka.
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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) primarily affects cattle and is characterized by skin lesions. It is caused by a virus and is not directly related to elephants or elephant skin disease, also known as Besnoitiosis, which is a separate condition affecting cattle, horses, donkeys, and some wildlife. While both diseases involve skin issues, they are distinct in their causes and affected species.
*Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD):
Cause: LSD is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), a poxvirus.
Symptoms: It typically causes firm, raised nodules on the skin, fever, depression, and can lead to secondary infections, emaciation, and even death in some cases.
Transmission: LSD spreads primarily through arthropod vectors (like insects), but also through contaminated feed or water, direct contact, and potentially through mating or artificial insemination, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Affected Animals: Primarily cattle, but can also affect water buffalo.
Not Zoonotic: LSD is not transmissible to humans.
Elephant Skin Disease (Besnoitiosis):
Cause: A protozoal parasite (Besnoitia spp.) causes elephant skin disease.
Affected Animals: Affects cattle, horses, donkeys, and some wildlife species.
Symptoms: Characterized by skin lesions, subcutaneous tissue damage, and involvement of blood vessels and mucous membranes.
Not the Same as LSD: While both involve skin issues, they are caused by different pathogens and affect different species.
* Elephant Skin Disease, also known as Bovine Besnoitiosis, is a disease caused by the protozoan parasite Besnoitia besnoiti, primarily affecting cattle. It is characterized by skin lesions, including thickening, wrinkling, and hair loss, as well as systemic signs like fever and lethargy. The disease can lead to significant economic losses due to reduced milk production, infertility in males, and decreased hide quality.
Key features of Elephant Skin Disease:
Causative agent: Besnoitia besnoiti, a cyst-forming protozoan parasite.
Affected animals: Primarily cattle, but also other bovids.
Transmission: Primarily through biting insects (vectors), but also through skin contact.
Symptoms:
Acute phase: Fever, lethargy, skin edema, and sometimes orchitis (inflammation of the testes).
Chronic phase: Skin lesions (scleroderma, hyperkeratosis, alopecia), testicular atrophy, and infertility in bulls.
Economic impact: Reduced milk production, infertility, and decreased hide quality.
Geographic distribution: Found in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Treatment: No effective treatment is currently available, according to research from ScienceDirect.com.
Control: Control measures include early detection, quarantine, and elimination of infected animals, as well as vector control.
*Elephants can suffer from various skin diseases, including those caused by parasites, fungi, and even viral infections. Some common skin conditions include cutaneous filariasis, cowpox, and skin infections from fungi or bacteria. Additionally, some elephants may exhibit skin thickening and cracking as they age, which can be related to a condition similar to human ichthyosis vulgaris.
Here's a more detailed look at some of the skin diseases affecting elephants:
1. Cutaneous Filariasis:
This parasitic disease is caused by filarial nematodes (microscopic worms) that live in the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
It often leads to chronic skin lesions, itching, and discomfort.
Commonly found in Asian elephants, but can also affect African elephants.
Transmitted by blood-feeding arthropods (like mosquitoes).
Symptoms can include nodular or ulcerative lesions, thickened or depigmented skin, and secondary bacterial infections.
2. Cowpox:
Caused by the cowpox virus.
Can cause severe, sometimes fatal disease in Asian elephants in European zoos.
African elephants can also be affected, but lesions tend to be restricted to the skin and heal relatively quickly.
3. Fungal Infections:
Fungal infections are more common in elephants under poor conditions, such as inadequate food or overwork.
Fungi can be present in the environment and infect elephants through spores in food or soil.
Signs of fungal infection can include red, scaly lesions on the skin.
4. Skin Thickening and Cracking:
Some elephants, particularly African elephants, develop thick, cracked skin as they age.
This condition is similar to human ichthyosis vulgaris, a condition that prevents the shedding of skin cells.
In elephants, this thickening may be beneficial, providing a protective layer and helping them to stay cool.
5. Elephantiasis:
While not exclusively an elephant skin disease, elephantiasis is a condition that causes extreme swelling and thickening of the skin, resembling an elephant's hide.
In humans, it is often caused by lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic infection.
6. Other Skin Issues:
Inflammation of the temporal glands (located near the ears) can occur.
Skin abrasions can result from restraints like chains and ropes.
Snake bites, particularly from cobras and vipers, can also affect th.
In Asian countries, elephants are shot to drive them away from agricultural areas. Many people suspect that the bumps on their skin are a skin disease. The many bumps on the skin of elephants in rural environments are a symptom of those shootings.
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