Current understanding of elephant reproduction

  • Dennis Schmitt
  • Wendy Kiso
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9316
Keywords: Elephants, musth, estrous cycle, semen, pregnancy, fetal development

Abstract

Elephants have many unique reproductive characteristics, including a prolonged estrous cycle and pregnancy, possible embryonic
diapause, musth in male elephants, and unique reproductive anatomy of both sexes. Most of what is currently known regarding elephant
reproduction is from studies conducted from elephants under human care. Elephant reproduction continues to be explored and new
information is vital for conservation of elephants under human care or in free-ranging habitats.

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Published
2021-12-01
How to Cite
Schmitt D., & Kiso W. (2021). Current understanding of elephant reproduction. Clinical Theriogenology, 13(4), 390-393. https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9316
Issue
Vol. 13 No. 4 (2021): December
Section
Zoological Species Theriogenology Symposium Reports
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