The elephant is largest land mammal on earth today and is Africa’s King of beasts. There are two species of African Elephant i.e. African savanna elephant, (Loxodonta africana) and the African forest elephant(Africana cyclotis).

The male weighs about 5000-6000 kg (5-6)tonnes, has height of 9.10 feet to 11 feet (3-3.3 m). Females normally weigh 3000-3500 kg(3-3.5 tonnes), grows to a height of 8.4 feet (2.5 meters).

The African Elephants have a concave curves on their back and both male and females have large tusks which start appearing at the age of about two years and continue growing throughout their lives. The tusks are used for peeling bark off trees, digging and sometimes as a weapon from other enemies by punching or thrusting it to them. The trunk is also used for drinking and water bathing.

Elephants have strong smelling senses and can locate water by just smelling above the ground above, have 2 teats between forelegs. Elephants generally have bad eyesight owing to their small eyes. They huge ears, measuring up to 6.5 x 5 feet (2 x 1.5 meters).Their big are also used to control body temperatures by flapping to cool the blood circulating through the large vessels in the ears.

Their feet have four toes on front feet and three on rear feet. The skin is naked with scattered bristles and sensory hairs with either gray or brown colors. Its skin is up to 2.5 cm in thickness in some areas.

Elephants have deep family bonds and live in tight social units. These families are led by an older matriarch and mostly with three or four of her offspring and their young ones. The males leave their family units at between the ages of 12-15 and may lead adult lives on their own.

Private Jet Charters are becoming more and more popular every day. There are many reasons why people are opting for this option nowadays. When it comes to private jet charters one will not have to wait for long hours. Again, you will not have to face the pointless delays of the commercial flights when you have your own private jet charter. When you normally travel airways it is likely that you will be exposed to the severe scrutiny of the officials and that of security when it comes to the screening process but in your private jet charter there would be no uncomfortable scrutiny.

Then of course there are your co-passengers whom you would need to consider. In a commercial flight you might be seated right next to a person who can be a real bother and in order to avoid such a company who can be either noisy or plain disturbing you can get for yourself the private jet charter which gives you much more freedom. It is you who decides the destination of the flight and you who decides the departure time. So the flight can take off according to your schedule and you would not have to plan your day according to the flight schedule. As soon as your work is done at some place you can take off from there in your own private jet charter without wasting any time at all.

Maybe you’re going to book your first cruise and you’re wondering what cruise ship activities there are to look forward to. Each cruise is different and there’ll be different cruise activities onboard. It depends on both the cruise line you book with and the ship you’ll be voyaging on.

The easiest way to check is to either get directly in touch with the cruise line or take a look at the paperwork that comes with your cruise information.

Cruises area about having fun and relaxing.
Aside from the cruise entertainment and the cruise food, which are common to just about all cruises, there could be different classes, shows, dancing, and much, much more.

Whatever ship you take there will probably be more than enough cruise games and cruise ship activities to keep you occupied for the length of your voyage.

Make sure you’re going to get what you want

If there are specific things you want to do on a cruise you’ll definitely want to get in touch with the cruise directly or speak with a travel agent.

If you know what you’re looking for or want some ideas, a travel agent should be able to help you and then book the cruise that meets your needs.
Or, if you get in touch with the cruise lines directly, they can help you find the specific ship that has the cruise activities you’d like.

For example, if there are a number of swimming pools on one ship there might be swimming classes. But never assume that a ship or a cruise line has the cruise activities that you want. It’s much better to find out before you book your tickets rather than be disappointed.

Remember that your tickets could be non-refundable. So make sure that you know exactly what you’re going to get before paying for your cruise by check or putting it on your credit card

Of course Istanbul! With the strait of Bosporus in between, it’s itself divided by the Golden Horn (Halic) into the Old City to the south, and Beyoglu and other modern districts to the north. Istanbul throughout the year offers many events and entertainments to its visitors and citizens. Of course, if you’ve got limited time, the Old City is where you should go first as it features all the main sights of the city.

Here we would like to mention some of the most important for which is worthy to get a flight ticket right now and go!

In April the International Istanbul Film Festival features events and projections in many cinemas in Beyoglu. Almost 200 films running in competitive and no-competitive sections from fiction to documentary or animations will animate Istanbul and your nights!

In May and June if you happen to be around, don’t miss the exciting International Theatre Festival at its 16th edition organized by the istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. Different venues will host international artists and various sections dedicated to French theatre also. Tickets can be easily purchased at the internet website Biletix. It is important to notice that tickets purchased on-line can be obtained upon presentation of the credit card at the venue at least two hours before the performance begins. Also, in order to avoid queues on the performance night it is advisable that customers get your tickets from one of the BILETIX retail outlets at least one day before the performance. Upon request, tickets can be delivered to address at the expenses of the addressee. You can also see the official website: iksv_org.

In the same period between May and June the Fujifilm World Music Days and the International Istanbul Puppet Festival are organized. This one in particular for 8 days at various venues hosts many famous national and international puppeteers from literally everywhere. Past editions saw puppeteers from Germany, Austria, Brazil, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Russia and Taiwan!

If you wish to combine entertainment, culture and a relaxing holiday on the Turkey’s splendid beaches, June is the perfect period away from the touristy season!! The International Istanbul Music Festival and the International Bosphorus Festival kick off in June. The three-day H2000 Festival is also held in June. If music is irresistible then Turkey summer season doesn’t have to be missed!!

The world renowned International Istanbul Jazz Festival is held every July attracting hundreds of renowned performing artists and musicians from all over the world! So the Efes Pilsen Blues Festival with a story of 10 years now, the intercultural Akbank International Jazz Festival and not least he Yapi Kredi Art Festival, featuring Rock and Roll, pop to classic music and jazz spread throughout the year!