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Peter & Roy The Curious Gardeners
South Africa
Приєднався 11 чер 2020
Peter & Roy's curiously explore gardening and the natural world one video at a time.
We live in Gqeberha, a coastal city, formerly known as Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
We live in Gqeberha, a coastal city, formerly known as Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Surrounded by wild African Elephants
Join us on this exciting video at the Addo National Elephant Park where we happen across a vast heard of the famous African elephants at the Hapoor waterhole.
Fun facts about the African Elephant :
1. THEY’RE THE WORLD’S LARGEST LAND ANIMAL
The African Savanna (Bush) elephant is the world's largest land animal - with adult males, or bull elephants, standing up to 3m high and weighing up to 6,000kg on average. Males only reach their full size at 35-40 years - that’s well over half their lifespan as wild elephants can live for up to 60-70 years. And it’s not just the adults - even calves are huge! At birth, a baby elephant can weigh 120kg
2. YOU CAN TELL THE THREE SPECIES APART BY THEIR EARS
There are three species of elephant: African Savanna (Bush), African Forest and Asian. The ears of African elephants are much larger than their cousins and are described as being shaped like the African continent, whereas the ears of Asian elephants are shaped like the Indian subcontinent. There’s also a trunk difference - African elephants have two ‘fingers’ at the tip of their trunks, whereas Asian elephants have one.
3. THEIR TRUNKS HAVE MAD SKILLS
Elephants have around 150,000 muscle units in their trunk. Their trunks are perhaps the most sensitive organ found in any mammal. Elephants use their trunks to suck up water to drink - it can contain up to 8 litres of water. They also use their trunks as a snorkel when swimming.
4. THEIR TUSKS ARE ACTUALLY TEETH
Elephant tusks are enlarged incisor teeth which first appear when elephants are around 2 years old. Tusks continue growing throughout their lives. Tusks are used to help with feeding - priying bark off trees or digging up roots - or as a defense when fighting. But these beautiful tusks often cause elephants danger. They're made from ivory; a much desired object. Read on to find out why elephants are under threat.
5. THICK SKIN
An elephant’s skin is 2.5cm thick in most places. The folds and wrinkles in their skin can retain up to 10 times more water than flat skin does, which helps to cool them down. They keep their skin clean and protect themselves from sunburn by taking regular dust and mud baths.
6. CONSTANTLY EATING
Elephants eat grasses, leaves, shrubs, fruits and roots depending on the season and their habitat. When it’s particularly dry, elephants will eat more woody parts of trees and shrubs like twigs, branches and barks. They need to eat up to 150kg of food per day - that's around 375 tins of baked beans - although half of this may leave the body undigested. Elephants eat so much that they can spend up to three-quarters of their day just eating.
7. COMMUNICATE THROUGH VIBRATIONS
Elephants communicate in a variety of ways - including sounds like trumpet calls (some sounds are too low for people to hear), body language, touch and scent. They can also communicate through seismic signals - sounds that create vibrations in the ground - which they may detect through their bones.
8. 20 MINUTES OF BIRTH
Amazingly, elephant calves are able to stand within 20 minutes of being born and can walk within 1 hour. After two days, they can keep up with the herd. This incredible survival technique means that herds of elephants can keep migrating to find food and water to thrive.
9. NEVER FORGETS
The elephant's temporal lobe (the area of the brain associated with memory) is larger and denser than that of people - hence the saying 'elephants never forget'.
Fun facts about the African Elephant :
1. THEY’RE THE WORLD’S LARGEST LAND ANIMAL
The African Savanna (Bush) elephant is the world's largest land animal - with adult males, or bull elephants, standing up to 3m high and weighing up to 6,000kg on average. Males only reach their full size at 35-40 years - that’s well over half their lifespan as wild elephants can live for up to 60-70 years. And it’s not just the adults - even calves are huge! At birth, a baby elephant can weigh 120kg
2. YOU CAN TELL THE THREE SPECIES APART BY THEIR EARS
There are three species of elephant: African Savanna (Bush), African Forest and Asian. The ears of African elephants are much larger than their cousins and are described as being shaped like the African continent, whereas the ears of Asian elephants are shaped like the Indian subcontinent. There’s also a trunk difference - African elephants have two ‘fingers’ at the tip of their trunks, whereas Asian elephants have one.
3. THEIR TRUNKS HAVE MAD SKILLS
Elephants have around 150,000 muscle units in their trunk. Their trunks are perhaps the most sensitive organ found in any mammal. Elephants use their trunks to suck up water to drink - it can contain up to 8 litres of water. They also use their trunks as a snorkel when swimming.
4. THEIR TUSKS ARE ACTUALLY TEETH
Elephant tusks are enlarged incisor teeth which first appear when elephants are around 2 years old. Tusks continue growing throughout their lives. Tusks are used to help with feeding - priying bark off trees or digging up roots - or as a defense when fighting. But these beautiful tusks often cause elephants danger. They're made from ivory; a much desired object. Read on to find out why elephants are under threat.
5. THICK SKIN
An elephant’s skin is 2.5cm thick in most places. The folds and wrinkles in their skin can retain up to 10 times more water than flat skin does, which helps to cool them down. They keep their skin clean and protect themselves from sunburn by taking regular dust and mud baths.
6. CONSTANTLY EATING
Elephants eat grasses, leaves, shrubs, fruits and roots depending on the season and their habitat. When it’s particularly dry, elephants will eat more woody parts of trees and shrubs like twigs, branches and barks. They need to eat up to 150kg of food per day - that's around 375 tins of baked beans - although half of this may leave the body undigested. Elephants eat so much that they can spend up to three-quarters of their day just eating.
7. COMMUNICATE THROUGH VIBRATIONS
Elephants communicate in a variety of ways - including sounds like trumpet calls (some sounds are too low for people to hear), body language, touch and scent. They can also communicate through seismic signals - sounds that create vibrations in the ground - which they may detect through their bones.
8. 20 MINUTES OF BIRTH
Amazingly, elephant calves are able to stand within 20 minutes of being born and can walk within 1 hour. After two days, they can keep up with the herd. This incredible survival technique means that herds of elephants can keep migrating to find food and water to thrive.
9. NEVER FORGETS
The elephant's temporal lobe (the area of the brain associated with memory) is larger and denser than that of people - hence the saying 'elephants never forget'.
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Great choice of music under this really nice and serene video. ADDO is so immensely beautifull
Very interesting thank you.
Looks so warm
How majestic.
Peter & Roy , you are so fortunate to experience these Gentle Giant's in real life ❤ Thanks for sharing it with us ❤❤ Greetings from Cape Town Down South
Hi Henk, Thank you for taking the time to drop us a comment. Yes, we are very lucky to have the Addo National Elephant Park only 25 minutes from the city.
My comment does not seem to show up. So I am trying again. What a beautiful video. Just loved the music added too.
Thank you for your comment! 🎉❤
Are Drones allowed in addo?
Hey Hannes, For anti poaching reasons they are not allowed
Lekker Video 🎉
Dankie Hannes!
😮😮😮 yummy
Thank you ❤
Beautiful selection
Thank you for the journey to the National flower. How eventful and beautiful sites x.
Thank you Alana for following our escapades ❤❤
Tell us! 😂 Who is Bruno?
Hi Lauren, Bruno is our 1982, w123 Mercedes. Named after Bruno Sacco, one of the designers of this model
Love it!
Thank you so much for watching. Hugs, Peter & Roy
Thank you Henk! Come and join us, we would love to meet you. Regards, Peter & Roy
Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you Lauren! Hope to meet you soon!!
I love the comment’s and the beautiful pictures you show us. Pls continue ❤
Thank you for your comment. Xxxxx
Hi, it was an absolute treat to join you on your outing in search of the National flower of SA. Can't wait to see where Bruno takes you next ❤
I love the comment about the flowers. You are lovely together. Really amazing to see.
Corn on the cob , my best. And infont of a winter fire even better❤
Tasting salty butter! Yum!
how many flowers did you plant there?
We planted 2 on either side of the opening. Happy gardening!
Geraldon Wax & Fynbos always an asset to any garden. ❤
We would love to film your garden on our next visit to the Cape.
So tranquil.
Thank you.
What a wild variaty of plants do you have. I am in Soutern France at the moment. Beautifull and nice scented lavender fields. Such a nice flower for the garden. Use fresh herbs everybody!
We stock a variety of lavenders including white French lavender. Enjoy France!
So unique
Thank you
Beautiful roses
Lovely atmosphere
Thank you for your comment.
Great video
Thank you
Lovely video
You are so kind
Wow
For everyone
Love
❤
My favorite place
My favorite place
Great deal
Happy vibes
The best
So vibey
Beautiful
Very interesting
I have learned a lot about flowers. Loved video.
Hi Alana, So happy you enjoyed the video. Happy gardening! Regards, Peter
@@peterandroy Thank you. I will.
⚘️🪻🌷🌺👏👏 Great video!
Hi Hannes, Thank you for your kind comment. We have lots of new arrivals coming into the garden centre right now and lots of beautiful colorful plants. Happy Gardening! Regards, Peter
Wouwwww beautiful 👌👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Thank you ! ❤
This roads were my cycling ground. You make me miss it ❤
Your many friends in Madiba Bay is waiting for another visit!
Beautiful 👏👏
Thank you Hannes!
Thanks for sharing your spectacular journey.
Thanks for watching! We will be exploring gardens in and around our city.
We are very impressed xx
Thank you both so much for following our channel. So happy to have you on board.