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Elephant

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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ELEPHANT ESTRUS CYCLE

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LENGTH

  • Estrous cycle every 14-16 weeks
  • 4-6 week follicular phase when progestagin hormones are low
  • 8-10 week luteal phase when progestagin hormones are high
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NON PREGNANT OR PREGNANT

  • Gestation of an elephant is 645 days
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TIMING OF INSEMINATION

18-24 DAYS AFTER THE SECOND LH SURGE
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ESTRUS

  • Are in heat 4 months at a time

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