Can elephant tusks grow back?
No. Elephant tusks are actually teeth that extend beyond their mouths. They are connected to the skull and have nerve endings, just like our own teeth. Once a tusk is broken, damaged, or removed, it stays that way.
More frequently asked questions on the Elephant
How do elephants use their tusks?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do elephants have good memories?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How often do elephants give birth?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is a Serval?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is an impala?
What do hippos eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Serval endangered?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are lions territorial?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?