Elephant. 



34. His two long tusks of ivory project from 

 the sides of his mouth ; with these he digs in 

 the ground for the roots and vegetables which 

 constitute his principal food. He is also fond 

 of sugar-cane. 



35. The Elephant is brave and affectionate; 



he is also either grateful or 

 revengeful, according as he 

 is treated. He is fond of 

 music. In India he has been 

 taught to hunt the tiger, fight 

 in battles, dance and perform 

 Tiger Hunting. tricks even on a tight-rope. 

 Some elephants live to be one hundred years old. 



