Book 16, Question 94
How Do Desert Elephants Live Where It Hardly Ever Rains?
Desert elephants live where it hardly ever rains by walking far and digging for water! They remember where water can be found, even if it has been a long time. They also live in smaller groups so less food is needed.
More fun facts
- Africa's northernmost elephants live in the Sahel of Mali, at the edge of the Sahara.
- They are called the world's most traveling elephants.
- Mali's desert elephants walk almost 300 miles a year in search of water.
- They can travel as far as 35 miles in a single day.
- They move in a big circle through the desert, following the water.
Sources: Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic
Questions kids ask
How far do Mali's desert elephants walk?
Almost 300 miles a year in search of water, and as far as 35 miles in a single day.