1.   Elephants do not become sexually active until they are fifteen to eighteen years of age.

2.   Crop-raiding elephants have even become issues in elections in several African countries, with rural communities demanding an armed response by the government.

3.   First, a female elephant only becomes fertile during three cycles a year.

4.   It is rare for the working elephants to become pregnant because there are no males among them.

5.   One theory says elephants became bolder because of a worldwide ban four years ago on the trading of ivory.

6.   The remaining elephants have become more aggressive because of their shrinking habitat.

7.   When elephants became scarce the gang began chopping down and selling protected sandalwood trees, known for their fragrant wood and oils used for perfumes.

8.   When elephants became scarce, the gang began chopping down and selling protected sandalwood trees, known for their fragrant wood and oils used for perfumes.

9.   The elephant became agitated and started chasing the dog.

10.   The Indian elephant will become extinct unless the government launches an all-out war against rampant poaching, wildlife experts say.