The exact reason for the decline in the 1950s is unknown as well. The Fish & Wildlife Services states that the eagles declined in the 1950s because of DDT. The problem with that statement is the fact that the bald eagle was recovering for many years before the nation banned DDT.
Elephants in the wild live to a range of 50 to 70 years. For well kept and fed animals in captivity, the oldest recorded is 82 years.
How big can an elephant grow up to be? African female elephants grow to be 7 to 9 feet tall and weigh around 6,000 to 8,000 pounds. African male elephants grow to be 10 to 13 feet tall and weigh around 11,000 to 13 â¦,000 pounds.