The Evolution of Elephants

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

elephants are special creatures. they have an isolated gene pool and are very emotional and very intelligent.

[@Ceres4S2D1]

You are absolutely right. Elephants are even self aware of themselves, but they don't wreck things around them. Elephants know previous elephants from their skeletons. That's big intelligence.

[@ls200076]

@@Ceres4S2D1 hahaha gun goes boom boom

[@killintime8431]

Yes elephants are a really special and dangerous animals they make for great trophies if you are lucky enough to get a chance to hunt them

[@carlsmith4568]

@@killintime8431 why the fuck would you want to hunt an elephant? So you can shoot them from far away and hang their tusks on your wall?

[@imafatboy27]

@@carlsmith4568 because it’s Killin time

[@kristofwynants]

I read a very convincing hypothesis that Africa and South-Asia still have megafauna because, as well as having a more stable climate, those are the places where humans have been present for the longest, thus allowing large animals to adapt to and co-evolve with human predation. To think that we missed out on these magnificent creatures by just a couple of 10,000 years... Anyway, great, in-depth series. Love it!

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Do you have a link for that because I am actually hoping to do a video why the African megafauna survived soon

[@kristofwynants]

@@mothlightmedia1936 No, I'm sorry, I read that in a book on paleo-zoology years and years ago, I don't remember the title nor the author unfortunately, but it was actually about North-Americas megafauna and how it was very analogous to e.g. the Serengeti fauna. The book's main topic was on how North-America, due to it's geographical shape and position and to it's climate, served as a catalyst for mammalian evolution, because so many common species of the Pleistocene originated there. The other topic was the proposition that climate change had little to do with the extinction of the megafauna and human predation was the main factor here. And I think the author was an Australian paleontologist. That's about all I can remember, hope that helps. But the hypothesis makes complete sense though, if you ask me...

[@nirodper]

@@kristofwynants it also explains why south america's megafauna was the last to be lost

[@retardedvelociraptor]

The megafauna survived because they were furthest from the comet collision that took place in the Younger Dryas period. It had nothing to do with human predation.

[@nirodper]

@@retardedvelociraptor "the furthest" what do you even mean. -south america is close to north america -africa had the least big mammals extinctions -climate change is a global phenomenom not only that, humans occupy the niche of large megafauna, that's the reason the earth can support 8 billion humans eating every day, the planet used to be full of large animals that consumed lots of food until humans came

[@eaglebearer]

This is the kinda of content KZbin was originally made for.

[@torrace12]

yes so very very much

[@nicanornunez9787]

dating, really.

[@xfodude8511]

Exactly. The very first video on KZbin was about elephants.

[@torrace12]

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[@torrace12]

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[@tommyhemlock7915]

I had no idea that Asian elephants are more closely related to mammoths than to African elephants. It’s a shame mammoths died out really.

[@aquamanerik]

Hopefully we can bring them back.

[@soudino2723]

@@aquamanerik should we bring them back? Is the question

[@KhanMann66]

@@aquamanerik What to thrust into a land that has changed drastically over 10,000 years? The big idiots that support de-extinction for mammoths simply want to play god and not actually helping present day animals from going extinct.

[@kakalimukherjee3297]

@@soudino2723 Yeah. Just keep them in a zoo with high security and make sure shit doesn't go jurassic world.

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

@@soudino2723 No. Most of their Pleistocene habitats are now gone, and can’t support them anymore. The only extinct group of animals that would be ethical to bring back are ground sloths, since a lot of modern day plant species are struggling because ground sloths were key dispersing agents of their fruits. But, while the resurrection of mammoths can be done with an Asian elephant as a host, it’s outright impossible to bring back ground sloths. Think about it, the offspring of megatherium were more than 3 times bigger than the adults of their closest living relatives, the Bradypus species. So, it remains impossible to bring them back as of now.

[@airi3222]

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[@airi3222]

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[@aaronmarks9366]

I love the music on this one. Ethereal, evoking a sense of wonder... like stepping back in time into an eocene jungle.

[@mysterious7215]

Me too

[@Vicariously...I]

Just binge watched all of your videos, my only disappointment is that there aren't more. Keep up the amazing work! I've never done Patreon for anyone before, but I think that's about to change...

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Thank you, it means a lot to hear things like this and that is great to hear.

[@Armatu5]

I found this channel because of a reddit post about the previous video, but I just wanted to say, keep up the great work! I’m sure to keep watching, and I’m sure more will come with time.

[@galmanferguson]

Me too haha

[@ThatOneMan830]

I came across this channel by sheer chance- I love it. You've earned a subscriber!

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Thank you that's nice to hear

[@Mythographology]

Just want to say that I think your presentations are some of the very best, if not the very best, in paleo-education. The whole style, the gentleness of delivery, the soundtrack choice, the graphics all combine beautifully and are a work of art in my opinion. In a field of delivery, KZbin, where we are bombarded by people speaking at machine gun pace with false urgency and narratives which try to sensationalise, your balanced, reasoned and deeply informative presentations are just a joy. I am sharing them as much as I can. Thankyou.

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Thank you that means a lot

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[@Abominatrix650]

Another great video, Moth Light Media! Channels like this are a nice, calm, educative haven on KZbin!

[@dwightmansburden7722]

Years ago I found a molar and part of the skull of a mammoth in the riverbank near my house. My friends found part of a spinal column and a couple of foot bones. Hard to believe those things lived here, but they sure did.

[@cesar-lf1jw]

There are probably bones of these creatures buried underneath your neighborhood 711 you never know.

[@hulksmash8159]

@@cesar-lf1jw They are and also their spirits haunt peoples houses.

[@shadwdiamnd5291]

This guy: uses the metric scale to weigh and measure things Me, an American: uh oh

[@MisterK9739]

Replace „this guy“ with „the rest of the world“ and you‘ll get the whole picture

[@josephstalin7003]

He used the right form of measurement.

[@Pepsivsdietcola8755]

I don’t understand any of the numbers in measurement. I only understand how big it is if someone says “it is as small as a paper clip” or something like that

[@quartzking3997]

@@MisterK9739 why are people always so toxic towards Americans for using imperial? I’m not American and I like imperial measurements for stuff like body height/weight.

[@MisterK9739]

@@quartzking3997 but.. why. where is the upside of the imperial system?

[@Light_Within]

I loved this vid. And I appreciate all the information you've given us. We'll put together and really awesome images.

[@mhorset]

Incredible, i am lucky to found your channel. That Cyclop connection amazed me!

[@DanCooper404]

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[@mikifauns]

Elephants are such beautiful creatures. Mammoths are one of the animals I really wish didn't go extinct. ono

[@justdean107]

It's 3am and i have test tommorow but here i am watching evolution of elephants.

[@ALLINONE-rt1bn]

Good luck

[@A.Mortem]

I hope you get much bigger. I dont know how you have so little subs and views. Maybe you can do a collab with the channel Ben G Thomas and try to get some of their audience

[@foshizzler33]

Kinda what I thought, they would compliment each other on a video

[@chir0pter]

just a clarification, the dry climate doesn't come from water being locked up in glaciers, it comes from the fact that cooler air holds less water vapor. also once the deep oceans became very cold due to bottom water formation at the icecapped poles, the water that upwelled at lower latitudes was colder and so less evapotranspiration occurs (and also this serves to soak up heat).

[@jacksonp2397]

Since I last commented, your subscriber count has doubled. I plan to be a long time subscriber!

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You better still be subscribed

[@JordanReed1]

Not sure if it's your thing but a vid like this on homonin evolution would be great

[@Alextrim92]

love your videos!! the detail you get in to really depicts a clear picture on all the relations live has and how animals are related in different ways!!

[@kevinpotts123]

No mention of the oliphants seen by Frodo and Samwise. One star! Jk, your videos are awesome.

[@GalacticPlatypus]

Is it just me or is the Narrator’s voice super ASMR? Relaxing 😌

[@sukmycokyoutoobz]

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[@klausschmidt982]

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[@dino8ro]

Animals are very interesting animals

[@dr.kodeen1705]

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[@prayingmantis4948]

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[@Visceralx1]

Animals are very intresting animals

[@mickporter1488]

People are very boring people

[@ArleneDKatz]

Wonderful. I’m prepping for a new AMNH exhibit. Many thanks. Background so clearly explained for mysterious Afrotheres Well done.

[@Bloockackack]

That thumbnail was SUPER poggers.

[@elizabethclark8226]

I love you informative and calming your videos are. Your voice and background music is very soothing. :)

[@beowulfmacbethson9675]

Asian Elephants are closer related to Mammoths than they are to African elephants? That's pretty cool.

[@ismakhalid07]

i was looking for dinotherium link , i searched a lot but was not getting clear answer , but your video has cleared it . Good Job

[@ammarayounas1983]

This is the best video on the evolution of elephants. Thank you so much.

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@aeternum..]

Fascinating, educational, and an allround useful video. Keep up the good work.

[@stephenshaika7236]

Please start working on increasing your playlist library-love your work!

[@michaelprestwich7792]

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[@kimbratton9620]

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[@larrybrennan1463]

Elephants are useful friends, Equipped with handles at both ends. They have wrinkled, moth-proof hide; Their teeth are upside-down, outside. (Ogden Nash)

[@Qtherc]

Good video and Clear information. Will subscribe for more

[@kissingct8261]

This is a high quality video well done 👍

[@jimmyshrimbe9361]

This is so amazing!

[@ModernUlysses]

Please do make video on How Human and Dogs Evolved Together.

[@ModernUlysses]

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[@mickporter1488]

Why

[@manuelserrano4697]

Why can't i stop thinking about Ganster paradise with the song on the background

[@kkl27anuttarkhade51]

Pretty good video, also very calming. Keep up the good work.

[@saumyaagrawal5742]

This video has harder words than the dictionary

[@aran_237]

Cool video dude

[@VilleAbr]

Fantastic video

[@b14ackthorn]

I love this channel

[@zachariedube1796]

this is far superior than big budget production, keep it going one day it will payoff

[@hog7302]

TRIGGERED RELIGOUS COMMENTS INCOMING...

[@dalesajdak422]

Lol as a Christian I’m sitting with popcorn waiting for them with you

[@Acquaintance6336]

Also Christian, and same. How people think things don't evolve is insane. Coexisting, baby

[@Vinaykk3894]

The BGM : simply love it ❤

[@platosplatoon6873]

Quality content

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Thank you

[@StarGiraffinum]

Protect the elephants. Don't let em' go extinct.

[@StarGiraffinum]

@PEDRO SERGIO Valdivia Thanks for reminding me. I totally needed that reminder.

[@gunnarhjalmarson8930]

You’re videos are amazing!

[@snoutysnouterson]

You are videos are amazing? Your maybe?

[@starsnstrife]

it is a wonder elephants survived this long through natural disasters of all kinds. their massive caloric need daily is probably their weakest point against them. Miss a few meals and its over.

[@NymbusCumulo928]

they travel in closely knit herds and have massive brains, territorial awareness that can match humans and they have even been known to teach their young . . . theyre probably better suited for natural disasters than we are

[@AlisSuperShortShow]

I watched this video instead of washing dishes.

[@SoulDelSol]

Typical woman Haha

[@jeegupopli1871]

Get back in the kitchen you dishwasher

[@ViratKohli-jj3wj]

Go back to kitchen you dishwasher.

[@isoinic4575]

like most animals in history, sexistic comments like these, should have gone extinct

[@iLLogicalTHinker0]

Watching the evolution of elephants, what a time to be alive

[@CrankyTheAngryGator]

nice

[@mcskipper100]

Great insight video...I remember when I visited a museum for animals in South Africa I read that African Elephants may have survived climate change because they were able to change the habitats they entered, in the same way, they do today, by destroying trees and turning woodland into grassland

[@jimmyshrimbe9361]

Awesome stuff.

[@stormhawk3319]

Deinotherium was a fascinating looking member of the elephant family. A completely different branch of evolution from modern elephants that didn’t even make it to the beginning of the ice age.

[@alienmapping3536]

Damn u didnt have to roast my boy like that

[@SycaycoYaelKirkFelel]

So elephant can be brown,hairy and grown horns

[@robertculen2949]

Tusks*

[@VIVEKKUMAR-kr9vg]

So informative THANK YOU

[@shazaahmed3521]

I like this video

[@neub4321]

This video was packed with so much information, it was more difficult to follow than your other videos. Just guessing, but did you do some research on the origins of elephants for academic purposes?

[@marvinkalauny7167]

@0:07 They died out because men hunted them down and continue to destroy their habitat. And they might only evolve again when humans have been decimated or died out. Looking forward to the next asteroid...

[@mradhayuda1]

I hoppe tis chanel become a mainstream. Good job. I am shock to hear tht asian elephant are closer to mamoth than african elephay

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Thank you

[@kevinpotts123]

As of March 1st, this video has 204 down votes. This makes me wonder who could watch such an informative video like this and say to themselves "this sucks, I have to give this a downvote"? Is it people who are just prejudiced against elephants?

[@usmanya5110]

or just religious zealots. like i'm a religious man myself. but i like the idea of how animals evolved or extinct species.

[@fofuragatos123]

Epic.

[@BigBoiRedFrog]

I just love elephants they are amazing! 🐘

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Very nice video so I subscribe

[@feralking3000]

I really like to learn from these videos

[@KakapoKakapoUnderscore]

This video is pretty N E A T

[@abhijit5819]

Killer background music 👌

[@ibc9320]

Love you bb keep up the good work!

[@MadeonEarthProductions]

Loved the video? What next for the channel?

[@TheDudeManWHAT]

You deserve more subs

[@BenFM]

You’re so good

[@udaysatviktripathi1794]

The video was a mammoth of information and curiousity !

[@ogrehaslayers605]

The Platybelodon likely died out of embarrassment. Goofiest looking critter EVER!

[@aliakeel]

But I like goofiness ;(

[@Dantetherium]

You need more subs

[@matthewburris8879]

the elephant thing on the thumbnail looks soooooooooooooooooooooo happy!

[@NoneN1nordy123]

Can you make a video on the Muskox

[@zarek3899]

you are great here is a sub

[@ModernUlysses]

Love your contents.

[@saudisinaudis]

very nice video animal history so nice

[@ytuser903]

6:54 overhunting an issue since 10000 years ago?!

[@kajalvasava7751]

Ancestor of human😥

[@shanegooding4839]

You forgot to mention the Palaeoloxodons, which were ancient straight-tusked elephants. One species, Palaeoloxodon namadicus is believed to have been the largest land mammal of all time.

[@apurbadebnath3929]

Can u make a video about evolution of phytosaurs and who they are related to

[@griffinjohnson3858]

Didnt know elephants and dinosaurs lived amongst each other. T-rex must have ate elephant steaks like we eat cattle just a big hunk of meat on 4 legs with little to no protection. Thanks for the upload I love youtube I learned more on here than all of school

[@optillian4182]

They didn't, you whackjob.

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If You Haven't existed It was Unfortunate missing the Knowledge 🙏🏵️🌸💮

[@joeshmoe8345]

Thanks

[@torrace12]

some of the history you refer to is of the old school that have a very self-confident tone that it have got everything right the first time it took a try at interpreting how things have happened in the past and it is often feeling easily threatened by other ways of interpreting times past, i have heard explanations that is much more fascinating and much more sharp then the old school explanations to why large mammals died out.

[@mothlightmedia1936]

Care to share them?

[@mothlightmedia1936]

I saw this comment before the other one

[@torrace12]

@@mothlightmedia1936 hi nice to chat with the creator of this video!

[@skygge1006]

Onside ring how intelligent elephants are I wonder if their close relatives were also extremely intelligent like them it would be an interesting world with that many animals that are as intelligent as elephants

[@snoutysnouterson]

Onside ring

[@AbdullahArguer]

who knows maybe tapirs with become like elephants that would be insane

[@BewilderedBird]

Where is this music from?

[@brockbuttler3960]

Great profile pic

[@crinsombone5380]

@4:06 I have a hunch that deinotheriidae are more closely related to elephants than the close relatives that swam the Tethys you mentioned at @1:58

[@Dr.IanPlect]

Can you elaborate on the latter taxa?

[@cliffgiannecaleodangalan658]

I really want the woolly mammoth / mastodon back