Challenge them to think of or find out about other animals in hot climates that exhibit similar adaptive features. Back to Top Assign students to find out and explain in writing at least three ways in which an elephant's body temperature is regulated. Back to Top 1. Compare the manner in which elephants walk and run to that of other mammals. Discuss the features elephants have to help keep them cool in the hot climates where they live.
Elephants live in a group with the oldest and wisest female as the primary authority.
Some scientists believe elephants have emotions similar to humans. Have students use print research materials and Internet links to find out everything they can about an elephant's physical features. Instruct students to use their research findings to create a travel brochure for touring the body of an elephant. Students can work in groups to produce the brochures, which should highlight the most interesting areas of an elephant. Remind students that spectacular scenery is always a tourist draw.