Carmine is the general term for a particularly deep red color. Some rubies are colored the color shown in the color chart below as rich carmine.armine is the general term for a particularly deep red color. Some rubies are colored the color shown in the color chart below as rich carmine.
Elephants use their tusks for a variety of tasks. Principally, they are formidable weapons against potential predators like the tiger (although tigers will only ever attack young or juvenile elephants) or in battle against other elephants.unting for Ivory. Ivory poaching for tusks is the main reason that elephants have been so heavily hunted. Elephant ivory has been used in huge amounts to make billiards balls, piano keys, identification chops and many other items for human enjoyment.
The adult elephant also experiences similar adult human illnesses which are attributed to age. The elephant can suffer from cardiovascular problems, as well as suffering from the age-related arthritis. Despite these age-related illnesses, the elephant can live a long natural life if it is not poached or culled. The average life span of an elephant is about 70 years. During their long lives the female herds will continue to nurture their young, while the male herds roam great distances in search of female herds.