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.
advertisement. Cancer is much less common in elephants than in humans, even though the big beasts' bodies have many more cells. Now researchers think they may have an explanation â one they say might someday lead to new ways to protect people from cancer.Elephants' cells contain 40 copies of a major cancer-suppressing gene called p53, two teams of scientists report. Humans have just two-one from each parent.The gene helps damaged cells repair themselves or self-destruct when exposed to cancer-causing substances.ow researchers think they may have an explanation â one they say might someday lead to new ways to protect people from cancer. Elephants' cells contain 40 copies of a major cancer-suppressing gene called p53, two teams of scientists report. Humans have just two-one from each parent.