Members of a generation are linked through shared life experiences which create a bond tying members together in what has been termed cohorts. Thus generational cohorts are groups of individuals who were born during the same time period and who experienced similar events during their formative years.
Baby elephants a.k.a calves are pretty large when they are born. They weigh around 250 pounds when they are born and can stand at around 2.5 feet tall.
Quick Answer. The average gestation period for an elephant is approximately 22 months. Just like with humans, this is not a hard and fast rule. One elephant was pregnant for a total of 700 days â just shy of 2 years â before giving birth.