A 100-ft tree, 18 diameter at its base, produces 6,000 pounds of oxygen. - Northwest Territories Forest Management On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four. - Environment Canada, Canada's national environmental agency
Tuberculosis is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that usually enters the body through the trunk, the windpipe [trachea], and the lungs. Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease (Mycobacterium spp.) that can infect both elephants and humans.reatment: 1  Immediately separate the elephant from other animals in the herd. 2  Take the elephant to a shady, clean, and quiet place. 3  Feed the elephant with highly nutritious food that is easy to swallow, such as ripe bananas or other fresh fruit.
(Out of 18 elephants in a European circus, 11 became infected and one died.) Elephant pox, which is related to the human disease smallpox, can be contracted by humans. Asian elephants are more susceptible to pox virus infection than are African elephants.reatment: 1  Immediately separate the elephant from other animals in the herd. 2  Take the elephant to a shady, clean, and quiet place. 3  Feed the elephant with highly nutritious food that is easy to swallow, such as ripe bananas or other fresh fruit.