The Elephant Gestation Period Calculator is a tool designed to help wildlife experts, breeders, and researchers estimate the expected birth date of an elephant calf. Elephants have one of the longest gestation periods in the animal kingdom, lasting about 660 days (approximately 22 months). By entering the date of conception (mating date), the calculator adds the typical gestation period to that date, providing the expected due date for the calf.
Enter the Date of Conception: Select the date when the elephant mated or when you believe conception occurred. This is the key input for the calculation.
Click "Calculate Due Date": After selecting the mating date, click the "Calculate Due Date" button. The calculator will add the typical gestation period of 660 days to the mating date and determine the expected due date for the calf.
Reset the Calculator: If you need to change the date or start over, simply click the "Reset" button to clear the input fields.
View the Result: After the calculation, the estimated due date will be displayed, helping you track the pregnancy and prepare for the arrival of the calf.