Adolescent

As they grow older, young elephants can gain about 1 kg each day.

Some start growing tusks at this time, but they will only be short, only just sticking out of the mouth.

By age 2, they start exploring more, practicing using their trunk to eat leaves, drink water, and pick up objects. They become more independent but still need their family for protection.

This stage is important for learning survival skills, like how to find food and water, which will help them as adults.