Description

The African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest terrestrial animal, with males reaching 13ft at the shoulder and weighing up to 14,000lbs. Their large ears help them stay cool in the African heat and their trunks contain more muscles than a human’s entire body. Females are pregnant for 22 months, the longest gestation period of any mammal. Calves take many years to grow up. Females will stay with the herd for their entire life, while males leave the herd at around 8-12. They join other young males to form a bachelor herd until they reach their adult size.

Fitz was his mother Mikki’s second calf. He was a spirited little trouble-maker who didn’t always listen to his mother and Auntie Punch, but his love of life captured the hearts of everyone who knew him. Unfortunately, a few months before his 4th birthday, he tested positive for EEHV, a deadly hemorrhagic disease more common to Asian elephants, but appearing more frequently in African elephants. Despite immediate treatment and transfusions provided by other nearby zoos, he succumbed a few days later.

Features:

• The 250 gsm/ 110lb paper is perfect for fine art, designed to last for years without losing its original beauty. Our matte paper is uncoated and natural white (off-white).
• With alkaline papermaking technology, this poster is acid-free, meaning the pH of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 (neutral). The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid compounds absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging. This ensures that your poster will last many years without any yellowing or discoloration.
• Our poster is free from or low in OBA (optical brightener additives). This ensures that the natural white color of the paper remains consistent under different lighting conditions. In contrast, the color of papers that contain optical brighteners can shift depending on the light source. Additionally, the color of OBA-free paper remains more consistent over time so that you can enjoy the poster for years without any shifts.
• We use FSC-certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability. It’s better for the people and the planet.
• Each poster is shipped in robust packaging, ensuring it arrives safe and secure.
• Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimeters.
• It is printed and shipped on demand. No minimums are required.