The rutting (or mating) season usually occurs during periods of heavy rainfall. This is because the females get hot in the second half of the rainy season. During the mating period, bull (male) elephants produce large amounts of hormones called the "estrus period". This makes the elephant more aggressive and sexually active. How often do elephants mate?
What is a female elephant called?
Female elephants are called cows, male elephants are called bulls, and young elephants are called calves. Like cows, elephants live in groups called "herds."
What is an elephant group?
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