1970 Press Photo Yala National Park elephant

Infanticipating: For Nearly Two Years! Never let human mums-to-be complain again about their nine month wait - for this elephant mum-to-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 aun~~~ and baby sitter whenever. necessary! Photo shows The Indian elephant mum-to-be in the Yala National Park in C~ylon - will have an almost two years wait before she gives birth.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 06-06-1970.



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