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Comparison between Asiatic Elephant and African Elephant | Mammals

Let us learn about the comparison between Asiatic Elephant and African Elephant. Comparison # Asiatic Elephant: 1. Height: Comparatively smaller. On average the male reaches 9 feet (276 cm) and 7 feet (210 cm) for the cows. Rarely exceed 10 feet 6 inches (320 cm). 2. Head: Domed forehead and a ridge over it. 3. Ear: Smaller external ears, measuring [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:07+00:00July 22, 2016|Mammals|Comments Off on Comparison between Asiatic Elephant and African Elephant | Mammals

Comparison between Cetace and Sirenia | Aquatic Mammals

Let us learn about the comprison between cetace and sirenia. Comparison # Cetacea: 1. Size: Some attain a colossal size. 2. Habitat: Marine forms. Larger species prefer open sea, while smaller forms live in plenty in estuaries and river. 3. Habit: Carnivorous and predaceous aniĀ­mals. 4. Hairs: Absent, except a few bristles around the muzzle which may also be absent [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:06+00:00July 22, 2016|Mammals|Comments Off on Comparison between Cetace and Sirenia | Aquatic Mammals

Comparison between Artiodactyla and Perissodactyla | Mammals

Let us learn about the comparison between artiodactyla and perissodactyla. Comparison # Artiodactyls: 1. Horns: Usually present. May be hollow or solid, located on frontal bone. 2. Digits: Third and fourth digits are larger and bear hoofs. The axis of the limb passĀ­ hoofed. The axis of the limb passes between the Nos. 3 and 4 digits (Paraxonic condition). 3. [...]

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