General panic: “surfante” and transforms canoes with tourists to Rio with crocodiles

A group of British tourists lived moments of panic at the Okavango delta in Botswana, being surprised by an elephant in a fury attack.

They took a walk in Canoe when the animal hit the boats, transforming and throwing the passengers into the water.

The area is known for coccodrilli and housing hippos, which have increased the risk during the accident.

The local guides helped immediate rescue and all tourists managed to get out of the water safely.

The local authorities investigate the episode, which rekindles the debate on the safety of the observation tours of the wildlife. The Okavango Delta is one of the main tourist destinations of Safari in Africa.

One of the most impressive animals in the world is the elephant. Both due to their size, trunk or grandeur, these animals are among the most interesting on the planet. Children love him, but they can be dangerous.

See curiosity about this animal who gained a commemorative date (12 August) to warn the campaign against illegal hunting.

The elephant is the largest terrestrial mammal and has two species: African and Asian.

The African elephant is higher, with older ears and prey. It is between 2.5 and 4 meters and weighs from 2 to 6.3 tons.

It spreads through the Savanes of sub -Saharan Africa and the tropical forests of Central and West Africa.

The Asian elephant, smaller than the African, size from 2 to 3 meters, with 2-5 tons of weight.

He lives in the South -est Asia (India, Nepal) and in the Borneo region.

The largest elephant has ever recorded 10 tons, almost 4 meters high.

Elephant gestation is the longest in the world: 22 months. And the children of the elephants are born with about 90 pounds.

Elephants do not fear mice (this is the popular myth). Elephants are afraid are bees and emit a warning sound when they realize the presence of these insects.

Elephants live in groups and meet to form a circle of protection when a danger arises. The weak are in the middle.

Elephants are affectionate with each other. And perceive the humor of the “family”. If an elephant dies, they cross the mourning, covering the body.

The elephant has a very good hearing. It can listen to low noises nearby and detect sounds 8 km away.

Elephant ears have small veins that help to disperse heat while maintaining the animal’s body temperature.

Elephants have a great memory and are able to learn activities and remember the paths traveled.

Elephants are among the few animals that recognize themselves in the mirror (as well as dolphins and monkeys).

Elephants do not eat peanuts, although this legend has spread in cartoons.

Elephants are herbivores. They eat 125 pounds of plants, fruit, grass and foliage per day on average.

Elephants have 24 teeth throughout their lives. They use the 4 in front of chewing, but when they are spent, they bite with those from behind. When they lose their teeth, they are helped by other elephants to feed.

A drink of elephants, on average, 200 liters of water per day. The trunk is formed by the junction of the nose with the upper lip. It has over 100,000 muscles. And it allows the elephant to start the branches of the tree.

The elephant trunk sucks at the same time, 10 liters of water. And pour the liquid into the mouth or body in the bathroom. Elephants love water. In the same way, it is also for the trunk that the elephants breathe.

The trunk is also used for social interaction with people or other animals.

The skin of the elephants, contrary to what appears, is sensitive and soon realizes if an insect has landed on his body. To protect it from the sun, they face sand and mud.

Elephants sleep on foot or lying for three or six hours a day.

Elephants are among the most loved animals of children. In animation, the most famous is dumbo, from Disney, an elephant as a child who has very large ears and, therefore, does what no one else can: fly.

In Thailand, a country where 95% of people are Buddhist, elephants are sacred, a symbol of prosperity and well -being.

Elephants are of great importance for Buddhism followers. Legend has it that Queen Mayan dreamed that an elephant entered the axle going to the belly. And he realized he was pregnant with Buddha.

In Hinduism, India, Ganesh is an elephant God who represents wisdom, good luck and prosperity.

Elephants live between 40 and 70 years. Long live for these docile nights.