Ka'ba definition. The cube, a gray rock structure at Mecca; re-shrouded yearly in black colored brocade. It marks the geographical center for the Islamic globe and it is the focal point of prayer, orientation, and pilgrimage.
Upper incisor teeth develop into tusks in African elephants and grow throughout their lifetime. There are two subspecies of African elephantsâthe Savanna (or bush) elephant and the Forest elephant. Savanna elephants are larger than forest elephants, and their tusks curve outwards. In addition to being smaller, forest elephants are darker and their tusks are straighter and point downward. There are also differences in the size and shape of the skull and skeleton between the two subspecies.
They have thick, gray skin on their bodies that protects them from deadly predator bites. African elephants live on the savannas of Africa. There are two species of elephants in Africa; the savanna elephant and the forest elephant, (Loxodonta cyclotis). The savanna elephant's habitat is usually savannas or grasslands.