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- Musth - Wikipedia
Musth or must (from Persian, lit 'intoxicated') is a periodic condition in bull (male) elephants characterized by aggressive behavior and accompanied by a large rise in reproductive hormones It has been known in Asian elephants for 3 000 years but was only described in African elephants in 1981
- Elephant Musth Facts: What Exactly Is Musth? ️
In this article, we’re going to explore exactly what musth is, what causes it, and what its impact is on elephants What exactly is ‘musth’? Musth is a biological condition affecting all adult male elephants (also known as bull elephants) that occurs for 2-3 months each year
- Everything You Need To Know About ‘Musth’! - Wildlife SOS
Generally characterised by the secretion of a hormone rich substance called temporin from the temporal gland (on either side of the elephant’s head) and a steady trickle of urine down the back legs of the elephant, musth involves a rise in the reproductive hormones in the elephant’s body
- Elephant musth - The complete guide - Fascinating Africa
Musth is a bological condition unique to bull elephants during which its testosterone levels rise dramatically On average the rise in testosterone levels can be 60x greater than in the same elephant during normal times
- What is Musth and Why Does it Occur? — The Call to Conserve
Musth is a phenomenon in bull elephants that occurs when reproductive hormones spike, which causes behavior changes to prioritize seeking out a mate During musth, a bull's testosterone levels can increase by as much as 100x
- Musth In Elephants: Everything You Need To Know - Leo Zoo
Musth is a natural biological phenomenon in adult male elephants accompanied by high testosterone and temporin secretion, which causes the elephants to act dominant and aggressive Musth occurs in male elephants that surpass the age of 10 to 15
- Unveiling the Mystery of Elephant Musth: A Comprehensive . . .
Elephant musth – a natural, yet extraordinary phenomenon that showcases nature’s raw intricacy Musth triggers significant hormonal, physiological, and behavioral changes in adult male elephants, influencing everything from individual temperaments to social hierarchies within herds
- Musth — Chase LaDue
Male elephants display a unique, asynchronous sexual state called “musth ” Triggered by a testosterone surge, musth is an inter- and intrasexual reproductive signal and a driving force in elephant social organization Musth is energetically taxing; males often turn to nutritionally rich foods in the form of human crops, thus increasing HEC
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