Mr VS stunned. Nothing to add more. KR On Sun, Jan 22, 2023, 12:46 PM 'venkat giri' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote:
> > *Respected sir/s,* > > > *Q2 What are some interesting facts about elephants?* > > *Q4 Why are elephants so intelligent even though they are vegans?* > > *A2..Elephants are the largest existing land animals. Three living species > are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest > elephant, and the Asian elephant. Distinctive features of elephants include > a long proboscis called a trunk, tusks, large ear flaps, pillar-like legs, > and tough but sensitive skin. The TRUNK is used for breathing and is > prehensile( capable of grasping especially by wrapping around), bringing > food and water to the mouth, and grasping objects.Tusks, which are derived > from the incisor teeth, serve both as weapons and as tools for moving > objects and digging. The large ear flaps assist in maintaining a constant > body temperature as well as in communication. African elephants have larger > ears and concave backs, whereas Asian elephants have smaller ears, and > convex or level backs.* > > * The trunk of elephant can hold as much as 2 gallons of water. Elephants > have over 50,000 muscles in their trunk. These animals spend a lot of their > active time (up to 19 hours per day) feeding. Indian elephants usually have > very little sleep when travelling in search of food.* > > * PROJECT ELEPHANT was launched by the > Government of India in the year 1992 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with > following objectives:1. To protect elephants, their habitat & corridors2. > To address issues of man-animal conflict3. Welfare of captive elephants* > > > * Wild elephant in India is confined to South India; > North East including North West Bengal; Central Indian states of Odisha, > South WB and Jharkhand; and North West India in Uttarakahnd and UP.* > > *SOME INTERESTING FACTS:* > > *Elephants are sacred animals to Hindus. It is the living incarnation of > one of their most important gods: Ganesh, an elephant-headed deity who > rides atop a tiny mouse.The Elephant is believed to bring good luck and > prosperity and worshiped as Lord Ganesha. It is considered sacred with a > connection to divinity and in ancient times was treated as a part of the > extended family. Elephants are reared in South Indian temples as part of > the temple worship rituals.* > > *1. THEY’RE THE WORLD’S LARGEST LAND ANIMAL.* > > *2. ONECAN TELL THE THREE SPECIES APART; BY THEIR EARS.* > > *3.THEIR TRUNKS HAVE MAD SKILLS.* > > *4. THEIR TUSKS ARE ACTUALLY TEETH.* > > *5. THEY’VE GOT THICK SKIN.* > > *6. ELEPHANTS ARE CONSTANTLY EATING.* > > *7. THEY COMMUNICATE THROUGH VIBRATIONS.* > > *8. A BABY ELEPHANT CAN STAND WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF BIRTH.* > > > > > > > > > > > > *9. AN ELEPHANT 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'.10. AROUND 90% OF > AFRICAN ELEPHANTS HAVE BEEN WIPED OUT IN THE PAST CENTURY.Asian elephants > are also under threat, having declined by at least 50% in the last three > generations. There are only around 45,000 left in the wild. A4..Elephants > are exceptionally smart creatures. They have the largest brain of any land > animal, and three times as many neurons as humans. While many of these > neurons exist to control the elephant's large and dexterous body, these > creatures have demonstrated their impressive mental capabilities time and > time again.Elephants are believed to rank equal with dolphins in terms of > problem-solving abilities.As opposed to human brains, which are about the > size of a 3-pound melon, the elephant brain is 11 pounds, or two > watermelons put together. One young male elephant at the National Zoo, > Kandula, seems to be using every bit of his brain, showcasing deductive > reasoning skills equivalent to those of a 4-year-old.Even more > extraordinary is that they can imitate the sounds of other elephants and > even some human words. They can also recognise themselves in a mirror, > suggesting a level of self-awareness that is otherwise found only in the > great apes, crows and bottlenose dolphins.Elephants can remember routes to > watering holes over incredibly long stretches of time and space. > Researchers have discovered that their behaviour prove that they are > incredibly smart.1. THEY CAN IDENTIFY LANGUAGES.....Some of the words which > are used by mahouts to communicate with elephants are Aghath (move > forwards), Zook(bend), Daali(Salute), Barshuup(fill the water with trunk > and drink), Tool Maar (Kick) and Dar (hold with trunk).2. THEY CAN USE > TOOLS.....Elephants were used in warfare in India for approximately a > thousand years. In addition to armour, war elephants sometimes were > equipped with swords, also called tusk swords, which are pairs of blades > specially designed to be attached to their tusks.3. THEY UNDERSTAND HUMAN > BODY LANGUAGE...... elephants have demonstrated what appears to be an > instinctive understanding of human gestures,.4. THEY SHOW EMPATHY.....When > elephants become distressed, their ears will flap out and they will emit a > low-frequency sound. The herd will hear this sound and go comfort them by > stroking their trunks. This incredible gesture means that elephants can > recognize others' feelings just like we do5. THEY MOURN THEIR > DEAD.Recently, an elephant carcass was found in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur > district. The mammal was found dead in a forest near Pratapur block . But > what will probably leaveone teary-eyed is the fact that a herd, possibly > its family, refused to move.6. THEY MIMIC HUMAN VOICES.Zoo elephant can say > "good," "no," "hello," and "sit down," study says.7. THEY HAVE > EXTRAORDINARY MEMORIES......A woman narrated an incident. When she was a > little girl, she knew of an evil elephant keeper. He often hit his > elephant. He was very mean and cruel to the elephant. Then the evil keeper > sold the elephant. The new keeper was a very kind man. Many years later, > the evil keeper met the elephant again. The elephant remembered the evil > man. He picked up a stone with his trunk and threw it at the evil man. The > elephant still knew the man, even after so many > years.........RegardsV.SridharanTrichy* > On Sunday, 22 January, 2023 at 07:48:46 pm IST, 'gopala krishnan' via > Thatha_Patty <[email protected]> wrote: > > > *CULTURAL QA 01-2023-2**1* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 What are some unsolved mysteries in India? > > A1 Brain Killer Answered by VB Creation,Jan 17 > > Beyond Ancient. > > According to legend it is a 3400 year old unsolved mystery that a > continuous stream of water is flowing over the natural Shiva Linga. > > It is called Sapteshwar because 7 streams of water fall on this ancient > Shiva Linga. > > The water flowing here is absolutely clear and cool, no matter what the > season is. *The Sapteshwar Mahadev Temple is located on the banks of the > Sabarmati River near Vijapur in the Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.* > > Q2 What are some interesting facts about elephants? > > A2 Arthur Wekati, Front End Web Developer at Upwork > (2021–present)Jan 2 > > Here are a few interesting facts about elephants: > > *Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.* They can weigh up to > 24,000 pounds (11,000 kilograms) and can be up to 13 feet (4 meters) tall > at the shoulder. > > Elephants are highly intelligent animals and have a strong social bond. > They live in herds led by a matriarch and have complex communication and > problem-solving abilities. > > *Elephants have a long lifespan and can live up to 70 years in the wild.* > > Elephants are herbivores and can eat up to 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of > vegetation per day. > > Elephants have a unique way of cooling off: they *flap their ears to > create a breeze, which helps to regulate their body temperature.* > > *Elephants are known for their excellent memory* and are able to > recognize other elephants they have met before, even after many years have > passed. > > *Elephants have a highly developed sense of smell and can detect water > sources from miles away.* > > *Elephants are considered to be a symbol of good luck* in many cultures > and are often featured in art and folklore. > > *Elephants have a long and complicated history with humans*. They have > been used for transportation, farming, and in warfare, and have also been > hunted for their ivory tusks. > > *Elephants are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching*. > > *There are three species of elephants: the African* elephant, the Asian > elephant, and the forest elephant. > > The African elephant is the largest and can be found in savannas, > deserts, and rainforests, while the Asian elephant is smaller and found > in rainforests, grasslands, and deserts in Asia. Forest elephants are the > smallest and are found in the rainforests of West and Central Africa. > > Elephants have a unique way of greeting each other: they wrap their > trunks together and touch tusks. > > Elephants are known for their extraordinary memories and problem-solving > skills. They have been observed using tools, such as sticks and branches, > to reach food and water, and *have even been known to use their trunks to > dig wells in dry riverbeds to access water.* > > *Elephants have a strong sense of family and will* grieve for their loved > ones. They have been known to visit the bones of deceased herd members and > show signs of grief, such as weeping and holding vigil over the remains. > > > *Elephants have a unique way of communicating* through low-frequency > sounds that can travel over long distances. These sounds are too low for > humans to hear, but elephants can detect them through the ground using > their sensitive foot pads. > > Elephants have a special bond with humans and have been trained to > perform tasks such as carrying goods and carrying tourists on their backs. > They are also used in logging operations, where they are trained to move > logs from one location to another. > > Q3 Why do Honda cars in India have no resale value? > > A3 Pradeep Tanavade, Degree in Automobile Engg in Cars and > Automobiles & Weight Loss, Guardian Angel Higher Secondary School > (Graduated 2004)Fri > > There are a few reasons why Honda cars in India may have lower resale > value compared to other brands. > > One reason is that Honda has a smaller market share in India compared to > other automakers, which means that there are fewer Honda cars on the road > and less demand for them in the used car market. Additionally, Honda cars > are often considered luxury vehicles in India, which means they have a > higher price point than some other brands. This can make them less > appealing to buyers looking for a used car, as they may be able to find a > similar car from another brand at a lower price. > > Another reason is that Honda has had some quality issues with its cars in > India, which has affected the company's reputation. This has led to > concerns about reliability and maintenance, which can make potential buyers > hesitant to purchase a used Honda car. > > Finally, Honda cars few spares are imported to India and the import taxes > and regulations make the car prices higher than other competitors in the > market and this also affects the resale value. > > It's important to note that resale value can vary depending on the > specific model and year of the car, as well as the condition and mileage. > It is always best to research the specific car you are interested in and > compare it to similar cars from other brands to get a better idea of its > resale value. > > Q4 Why are elephants so intelligent even though they are vegans? > > A4 T. Barczuk, Studied at Gdansk University of Technology Dec 26 > > Elephants are indeed one of the most intelligent animals known. They mourn > their dead and can remember waterholes in their environment for decades. > What is the secret to their mental abilities even *though they are almost > vegan?* > > *There is a theory that larger animals are, on average brighter than > smaller ones*. This is because they have more extensive needs for food, > and what is in excess can be used by their brains, which use a lot of > energy. Also, their nervous system needs to be more complex on average > because of their larger body. > > There is a tendency for warm-blooded animals to be more intelligent on > average because they have significantly larger energy needs than creatures > that cannot control their temperature. This leaves some excess that the > brain can use. > > *It is speculated that herbivorous and frugivorous animals can develop > mental abilities* because they need to remember where to return to get > fruits. In elephants, they have been discovered to have an excellent > spatial memory of where the waterholes are and can remember this for > decades. They can also return to places where they found fruits and plants > before. Frugivorous apes might have developed their smarts the same way, > eventually leading to humans' evolution. > > *They mature slowly and can learn from their* parents, who care for them. > They are one of the rare types of animals that evolved to live so long to > have grandparents, which have an essential role in guiding their herds and > teaching their young. > > This brings us to them being very social animals. The mental abilities of > many other creatures have been linked to this—interaction with many > individuals, recognizing them, and so on leads to the evolution of larger > brains. > > *This is connected to their complex communication skills comprising around > 70 sounds and 160 non-verbal signals involving touch and gestures.* > > *In humans, a large part of our brains is dedicated to controlling hands > for tool use*. Elephants also have an organ for this, their trunk. The > tool use further increased their mental abilities. > > Most likely, their intelligence increased like in humans - in the feedback > loop. Tiny increases in the mastery of controlling their trunks increased > the size of their brains and improved their communication skills, which led > to the increased ability to control their trunks and so on. Yes, they are > herbivores and have only been rarely observed eating meat. However, they > accidentally consume tiny animals like insects or arachnids that are > naturally in the plants; they provide them with some vitamins. Therefore, > they are not vegans. > > Q5 What is the most ridiculous country border in history? > > A5 Vishesh Saxena, Active investor, Lives in Netherlands, > Learner, IITian Thu > > There are many examples of ridiculous borders throughout history, *but > one that stands out is the "Vatican Border" between Vatican City and Italy*. > It is a 44-yard-wide border that separates Vatican City, the smallest > independent state in the world, from Rome, Italy. *The border is marked > by white lines painted on the ground and is patrolled by Vatican City's own > Gendarmerie*. This small strip of land serves as the Pope's residence and > the center of the Roman Catholic Church, but it is not a country in the > traditional sense and its border is more of a political boundary than an > actual geographic one. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 22-01- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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