Kenya AnimalsElephants. Amazing Elephants!Kenya animals are sometimes on the verge of becoming extinct. Hunted for many years for its prized ivory tusks, the Elephant is the largest mammal that lives on land. But perhaps the most intriguing feature of this enormous animal is its trunk.
Ivory - The Elephant and its TrunkAn elephant uses its trunk as a tool for finding food, keeping itself clean, and even signaling to other elephants. Elephants are not fussy about their habitat. All they require is plenty of grass to eat and plenty of water to drink. They also appreciate being near water to bathe and to cool themselves off. Though Ivory was used in biblical times, it is presently used for various things including jewellery, manufacture of piano and organ keys, manufacture of electrical appliances, including specialized electrical equipment for airplanes and radars. Such use poses a threat to the elephants. For example, Kenya has lost over 130,000 in the last 40 years - all because of rampant poaching.
Kenya has at least 35,000 elephants today. You would be amazed at the kind of life they live. They are very emotional creatures. Watch this video and see what I'm talking about.
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