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The Use of Elephants for Logging in Burma
10:06 - 15:35 (05:28)
For over a century, elephants have been used for logging in Burma, which raises concerns about their well-being and care. This method of using animals for manual labor has a long history, and insights from previous decades suggest that captivity can have negative effects on their lifespan.
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The height of an elephant is measured at the shoulder and can vary greatly between different types and even individuals.
10:06 - 11:13 (01:06)
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The height of an elephant is measured at the shoulder and can vary greatly between different types and even individuals. The tallest type of elephant is the African bush elephant, which can reach heights of up to 10 feet at the shoulder, while the tallest recorded elephant was 11 and a quarter feet tall.
ChapterThe Use of Elephants for Logging in Burma
EpisodeSelects: Elephants: The Best Animals?
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A study conducted in 2008 found that African and Asian elephants in European zoos had a lifespan of 17 years, compared to their counterparts in national parks who had a lifespan of 36 years.
11:13 - 13:20 (02:07)
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A study conducted in 2008 found that African and Asian elephants in European zoos had a lifespan of 17 years, compared to their counterparts in national parks who had a lifespan of 36 years.
ChapterThe Use of Elephants for Logging in Burma
EpisodeSelects: Elephants: The Best Animals?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Elephants have been used for centuries to move huge trees in the logging industry in Burma, but concerns arise as to whether these animals are well taken care of.
13:20 - 15:35 (02:14)
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Elephants have been used for centuries to move huge trees in the logging industry in Burma, but concerns arise as to whether these animals are well taken care of. These semi-captive elephants are allowed to roam free at night and interact with wild Asian elephants, while baby elephants are cared for by their mothers for up to 20 years.