Basic facts about Syrian elephant: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

2024年6月25日 · Known for its massive size and strength, the Syrian Elephant played a crucial role in the ecosystems and cultures of the region. However, due to overhunting, habitat loss, and human encroachment, this magnificent creature was driven to extinction around 100 BC.

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The Syrian or Western Asiatic elephant (Elephas maximus asurus) was the westernmost population of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), which went extinct in ancient times, with early human civilizations in the area utilizing the animals …

This book discusses the issue of the Syrian elephant, its homeland and the areas in which it lived from western Iran to the Mediterranean, its lifestyle and its end, based on archaeological data including physical remains and written texts, reviewing the latest evidence and archaeological discoveries in this regard.

2023年8月24日 · The Syrian, or Surus, which also means “butterfly” in Punic, refers to the most hardy and resilient animal among the Carthaginian elephants of Hannibal. Because, despite all, Surus was the only surviving elephant of the expedition.

The Syrian Elephant, scientifically known as Elephas maximus asurus, was a prominent figure in ancient civilizations. These creatures played a critical role in warfare, particularly with the armies of the Assyrian empire.

In Punic (the language spoken by Carthaginians), Surus means “the Syrian”. This means that Surus the elephant was probably a Syrian Elephant, or an Indian Elephant from Syria, so was bigger than the other African Forest Elephants.

Zooarchaeological research shows that cranial, dental, and postcranial remains of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are nearly as ubiquitous as worked ivory across Southwest Asia. This paper attempts to reconstruct the origins, habitat, range, life …

2016年7月22日 · Zooarchaeological research shows that cranial, dental, and postcranial remains of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are nearly as ubiquitous as worked ivory across Southwest Asia. This paper attempts to reconstruct the origins, habitat, range, life style and the end of the Syrian elephant.