Sri Lankan elephant - Ecology & Habitat
A species that relies on "nursing units"
The herd size in Sri Lanka ranges from 12-20 individuals or more, with the oldest female, or 'matriarch', leading the herd. In Sri Lanka, herds have been reported to contain "nursing units," consisting of lactating females and their young, and "juvenile care units", containing females with juveniles.
BreedingSri Lankan elephants do not exhibit a particular breeding season, and the period of gestation varies from 18 to 23 months.
