The elephant is notable for its slow reproductive rate among animals. According to calculations, an elephant typically starts reproducing around the age of thirty and continues until about ninety, potentially giving birth to six offspring during its lifetime. These offspring may survive for up to a century. This slow growth pattern illustrates the species' vulnerability in terms of population increase.

If we consider a timeline of approximately 740 to 750 years from the initial pair, the descendants could number around ten to eleven million elephants. This projection highlights the long-term potential for population growth, despite the initial slow reproductive rates, suggesting a stable future for the species under ideal circumstances.