ELEPHANTS OF TARANGIRE: Tarangire national park, which covers an area of 2,850 square kilometers comes in 6th among the large national parks in Tanzania. It is located in North Tanzania in Manyara region close to Arusha town.
With its vastness, Tarangire national park is home to the largest concentration of African Elephants in Tanzania. You want to see as many elephants as possible on your safari to Tanzania, then Tarangire national park should be number 1 on your must visit national parks.
Elephants in Tarangire National Park
- Approximately, there are 2,500 elephants in Tarangire national park with their population thriving and growing steadily.
- The elephant herds in Tarangire national park can have up to 500 individuals.
African savannah elephants are the largest land mammals in the world. Seeing these huge mammals physically at a close range in their natural habitat is a thrilling sight. - Elephants are very wise animals and they do have a good memory; they do express emotions and do mourn the death of their herd members.
- The gestation period of elephants is 22 months, making it the longest of any animal on earth. A new born elephant (calf) can weigh up to 200 pounds or more.
- Their lifespan is about 6- to 70 years.
- Elephants can communicate with each other from like 5 miles away.
- The tusks of elephants are actually overgrown giant teeth.
- The trunks of elephants are a versatile tool for the animal which uses it in so many ways from eating to drinking, showering, carrying and communication.
- The Tarangire Elephant project ensures safety of these land giants, research and protection from poachers.
- Tarangire national park has a diverse wildlife which also consists of lions, impalas, wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, leopards, warthogs, gerenuk, oryx, hyenas, hippos among many others along side a rich bird life of over 400 species.
- Best time to visit Tarangire national park is during the dry season. As many animals from neighboring parks flock into the park attracted by the fresh waters of Tarangire River. Experience great wildlife sightings on the banks of the permanent river, especially huge elephant herds made up of bulls, cows and calves (baby elephants).
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