Mound septic systems are considerably more expensive than conventional septics because they require more sophisticated construction. The cost of the electric pump and sand also contributes to the total price. In most cases, budget anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 for a mound septic system.
Conclusion: Changes of attitude regarding medical teaching and the media could dispel the confusion among physicians and journalists. For many years it was thought Joseph Merrick, widely known as the Elephant Man, had suffered from neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). In 1986, geneticists Tibbles and Cohen demonstrated that Merrick was actually afflicted with Proteus syndrome, a much rarer condition.
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.