5081
Asian Elephant
Southeast Asia
Official bonus for Original ZT
$1,500
No
No
Yes
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5081 |
Asian Elephant |
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Southeast Asia |
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Official bonus for Original ZT |
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$1,500 |
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No |
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The Asian elephant differs from its cousin, the African elephant, in several ways. Asian elephants are smaller, with males reaching up to 20 feet in length, 10 feet in height, and 12,000 lbs. in weight. They have smaller ears, more rounded backs, smoother skin, and an extra toenail on each foot. Their heads have two domes, rather than one, and only the males grow large tusks. The ends of their trunks also differ; whereas the African elephant has two projections, which it can use like fingers to grasp objects, the Asian elephant has only a single projection, requiring it to curl its trunk around anything it wants to pick up. Asian elephants are scattered across southern Asia, from the Himalayas to Borneo. They live in all sorts of habitats, being found at widely different elevations and in climates ranging from very wet to very dry. They prefer areas that combine grass, low woody plants, and forest. At one time, elephants migrated seasonally, but agricultural development has interfered with their ability to wander freely between regions. An ideal habitat for an Asian elephant is on the fringes of a tropical rainforest, where there is an abundance of water and a plentiful supply of food. Although grasses make up a large percentage of their diet, they will also eat leaves, bark, stems and fruits. Acacia and palm trees are favorites, as are mangoes, bananas, coconuts and berries. As elephants have inefficient digestive systems, utilizing only about 50% of their food intake, they need to eat a great deal. In captivity, their exhibits tend to need a lot of cleaning! While female African elephants have well-developed tusks, their Asian counterparts do not. This is probably due to differences between the regions in which they are found. In Africa, the elephant's tusks help it to strip bark from trees and dig for scarce water, minerals, and roots. In Asia, where food is more plentiful, tusks are not as necessary for survival. Elephants are highly intelligent animals, with a well-developed social system. Herds consist of between 15 and 30 related individuals, generally led by an older matriarch. Males are solitary, joining the herd only for the mating season. At this time, the bull elephants will battle fiercely, and sometimes fatally, for mating rights in the herd. Elephants communicate using a number of different sounds. An agitated or angry elephant will trumpet loudly. While feeding, elephants make a purring sound. Many sounds made by elephants are too low for the human ear to detect. Baby elephants are born after a year and a half gestation, and are soon able to stand and follow their mothers. They may nurse from their own mother, or from other lactating females in the herd. Although able to eat grass after a few months, elephant calves will continue nursing for about 18 months. Males leave the herd when they become sexually mature, at about 14 years of age. Elephants are slow and difficult to breed, bearing only about four young during their lives. Elephants live for about 70 years. Historically, their intelligence, strength, dexterity, and ability to navigate difficult terrain have made elephants ideal working animals. They have been used for transport and logging, and as war steeds and circus performers. Nowadays, many of their traditional roles have been phased out, leaving many of the domesticated animals without a means of support. In the wild, due to poaching and habitat destruction, Asian elephants have become an endangered species, with an estimate of fewer than 30,000 individuals remaining.
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40 |
125 |
70 |
80 |
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10 |
50 |
-5 |
No |
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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers) |
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Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over? |
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How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used? |
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How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"? |
1 level |
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Stick Pole Window Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Chain-link Fence |
$70 |
2 |
200 |
10 |
14.3 |
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Post and Rail Fence |
$90 |
2 |
250 |
12 |
13.3 |
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Wood Slat Window Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Wooden Slat Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Rock Window Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Concrete Chain Fence |
$150 |
2 |
275 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Plexiglas Fence |
$150 |
2 |
270 |
13 |
8.7 |
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Iron Bar Fence |
$180 |
2 |
290 |
14 |
7.8 |
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Concrete Fence |
$200 |
2 |
300 |
15 |
7.5 |
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Reinforced Concrete Fence |
$225 |
3 |
460 |
16 |
7.1 |
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Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence |
$225 |
3 |
420 |
15 |
6.7 |
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Concrete and Iron Bar Fence |
$240 |
3 |
440 |
15 |
6.3 |
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Electrified Chain-link Fence |
$300 |
3 |
480 |
18 |
6.0 |
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Electrified Iron Bar Fence |
$350 |
3 |
400 |
18 |
5.1 |
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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45 |
2 |
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12 |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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9 |
10 |
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Rainforest floor |
60 |
24 |
48 |
72 |
96 |
120 |
144 |
168 |
192 |
216 |
240 |
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Fresh water |
20 |
8 |
16 |
24 |
32 |
40 |
48 |
56 |
64 |
72 |
80 |
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Tank
can be used in place of water requirement
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Grass |
20 |
8 |
16 |
24 |
32 |
40 |
48 |
56 |
64 |
72 |
80 |
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2 |
3 |
6 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
19 |
22 |
26 |
29 |
32 |
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12 |
5 |
10 |
14 |
19 |
24 |
29 |
34 |
38 |
43 |
48 |
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| Elevation |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
40 |
80 |
120 |
160 |
200 |
240 |
280 |
320 |
360 |
400 |
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7018 |
10 |
Foxtail Palm Tree |
52 |
$480 |
10.8 |
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7051 |
3 |
Rainforest Fern |
24 |
$180 |
13.3 |
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7014 |
3 |
Mangrove Tree |
24 |
$620 |
3.9 |
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9206 |
3 |
Small Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
12 |
$55 |
21.8 |
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9205 |
3 |
Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
12 |
$75 |
16.0 |
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9200 |
6 |
Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
6 |
$150 |
4.0 |
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9213 |
7 |
Waterfall Rock Formation |
8 |
8 |
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10 |
$1,400 |
0.7 |
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8117 |
Large Elephant Shelter |
25 |
15 |
$800 |
5 |
Yes |
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8116 |
Small Elephant Shelter |
20 |
10 |
$500 |
3 |
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none |
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Low |
2 |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
9 |
-10 |
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97 |
10 |
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TimeDeath(months): |
47 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
6 |
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| 5 | 60 | ||
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| 20 | 1 | ||
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Grass and branches |
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