Why do the animals in theplains of Africa need the heat?

1. How do African elephants survive?
2. Which animal could not survive in Africa?
3. What do elephants need to survive?

How do African elephants survive?

Elephants live in hot conditions and need to be able to cool themselves down. Since they're unable to sweat, they've adapted another solution. They flap their large ears to help cool the blood in their capillaries and distribute the cooler blood through their bodies.

Which animal could not survive in Africa?

Despite being home to elephants, lions, hippos, and more dominant animals, there have never been any wild tigers in Africa. It's surprising to many. As part of the Felidae family of cats, ancestors of tigers originated in Africa.

What do elephants need to survive?

Elephants need extensive land areas to survive and meet their ecological needs, which includes food, water, and space. On average, an elephant can feed up to 18 hours and consume hundreds of pounds of plant matter in a single day.