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.
Large animals, like elephants, can turn a forest into a savanna by knocking trees down, stripping the bark from the trees, and tramping on tree seedlings. WEATHER: An important factor in the savanna is climate. The climate is usually warm and temperatures range from 68Â° to 86Â°F (20 to 30Â°C).