Animals - Aquariums - Archeology - Insects - Fossils - Zoos
Apr. 17 Infanticipating: For Nearly Two Years!: Never let human mums-to-be complain again about their nine month wait - for this complain again be, from the Yale National Park, Caylon, will wait at least twice that time, and probably alf as long gain! 18 to 22 months, that's the time it takes for an elephant to produce her offspring - and for many years she will look after the youngster with devoted mother care. Although she does have one advantage over many a human mother - for before the youngster is born, she will have chosen from the herd, another female elephant, who will take over as sun sad baby sitter whenever necessary!. Photo shows The Indian elephant mum-to-be in the Yale National Park in Ceylon - will have an almost two years wait before she gives birth
